1. Boise City was incorporated on February 6, 1864. The city is now the capital and largest city in Idaho, with a population of over 200,000 people.
2. On February 6, 1933, the Idaho State Capitol Building was destroyed by fire. The building was under renovation at the time, and the fire started in the dome. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire, but the building was a total loss.
3. On February 6, 1972, Idaho's "Sun Valley Resort" opened the world's first snowboarding terrain park. The park was designed to allow snowboarders to practice their moves and tricks in a safe and controlled environment.
4. On February 6, 2003, the city of Pocatello, Idaho experienced a rare earthquake. The quake measured 5.0 on the Richter scale and caused minor damage in the region.
5. On February 6, 2018, Idaho's Governor, Butch Otter, signed the Child Support Enforcement Bill into law. The bill aimed to improve child support collection and enforcement in the state, which had been a problem for many families. The law provided for the use of new technology, such as automatic wage withholding, to help collect child support payments.
5 Fun Facts About February 6 In Idaho History
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