1. On August 25, 1875, the Idaho Territory held its first election for governor and other state officials. The election was won by Moses Alexander, the first Jewish governor in United States history. He served from 1915 to 1919.

2. August 25, 1902, marked the beginning of the Black Canyon Gold Rush in Idaho. The discovery of gold in the area led to a boom in mining and the development of several new towns, including Weiser and Midvale.

3. The deadliest wildfire in Idaho's history occurred on August 25, 1934. Known as the Griffith Park Fire, the blaze burned 46,000 acres and killed 15 firefighters. It is still remembered as one of the most devastating fires in Western history.

4. On August 25, 1965, Steve Appleton was born in California. He would go on to become one of the most influential business leaders in Idaho history, serving as CEO of the semiconductor company Micron Technology from 1994 until his death in a plane crash in 2012.

5. August 25, 2002, saw the dedication of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, located in Boise's downtown district. The memorial, which features quotes from Anne Frank's diary and other human rights heroes, is a poignant reminder of the importance of tolerance, empathy, and understanding in our society.