1. On January 4, 1905, the University of Idaho basketball team defeated Washington State University in the first-ever basketball game played at the Moscow Armory. The game ended with a score of 12-8 in favor of the Idaho Vandals.

2. In 1913, the first ever electric power plant for the city of Boise became operational on January 4th. The plant was owned and operated by the Boise Water Corporation.

3. On January 4, 1940, Governor Chase A. Clark signed the Idaho Potato Commission Bill into law. The commission was created to promote and market Idaho potatoes, which are known for their high quality and taste.

4. In 1965, the city of Hailey, Idaho was hit by a devastating fire on January 4th. The fire destroyed several blocks of the city's business district, including many historic buildings. Despite the destruction, the community came together to rebuild and revitalize the historic town.

5. On January 4, 1996, the city of Coeur d'Alene made national news when white supremacist groups held a rally in the town. Counter-protesters outnumbered the white supremacists, and the rally ended without violence. The incident highlighted the strength and resilience of the local community in the face of hate and intolerance.