What number state was North Dakota when it entered the Union?

North Dakota became the 39th state to enter the Union on November 2, 1889. This date is significant not only for North Dakota but also because it was a part of a dual statehood granting process with South Dakota, which was admitted on the same day. The decision to admit both states simultaneously arose from the area's population growth and political pressure to incorporate the regions into the Union. North Dakota's entry was marked by its unique cultural and historical attributes that were emerging at the time, including its agricultural potential and burgeoning communities. The choice of North Dakota as the 39th state reflects its place in the broader narrative of American expansion and statehood in the late 19th century.