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1. Idaho became a state on December 28, 1890.
2. On December 28, 1945, the Idaho State Police was formed to serve as the state's primary law enforcement agency.
3. In 1910, the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history occurred on December 28th when a snowslide swept through the town of Wellington, Washington, killing 96 people including several from Idaho who were traveling on a train that was caught in the avalanche.
4. On December 28, 1904, the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs played an exhibition baseball game in Boise, Idaho, marking the first time a Major League Baseball game was played in the state.
5. The historic Idaho State Capitol building in Boise was officially dedicated on December 28, 1920, after four years of construction.
5 Fun Facts About December 28 In Idaho History
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