1. In 1863, the Territory of Idaho was established, including all of present-day Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, as well as parts of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Washington.

2. In 1895, the first successful telephone line between Boise and Nampa was established, connecting the two cities for the first time and paving the way for further technological advancements in communication.

3. In 1921, Ernest Hemingway arrived in Sun Valley, Idaho, starting a love affair with the area that would last for decades. He wrote many of his most famous works while living in Idaho, including "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Old Man and the Sea."

4. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Industrial Recovery Act, which had a significant impact on Idaho's economy during the Great Depression. The act helped to stimulate construction and manufacturing industries in Idaho, and provided jobs for many of the state's unemployed.

5. In 1977, Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed a bill that designated Hells Canyon as a national wilderness area. Hells Canyon, which stretches along the border of Idaho and Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America and home to a unique ecosystem of plants and animals. The designation helped to protect the area from development and preserve its natural beauty for future generations.