1. Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, but it was not until July 14 of the same year that Boise was officially declared the state capital.

2. On July 14, 1934, the last known passenger pigeon, named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo. While this event did not occur in Idaho, it is noteworthy because the passenger pigeon was once common in the state and its extinction serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts.

3. In 1928, the USS Idaho battleship was commissioned, named in honor of the state. The ship served in World War II and was part of the Pacific Fleet during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

4. July 14, 1947, marked the day Idaho congressman Gracie Pfost became the first woman from the state to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was also the first woman lawmaker in the Pacific Northwest region.

5. The Sun Valley Resort, located in central Idaho, officially opened on July 14, 1936. It quickly became a popular destination for skiing and winter sports, and has hosted several notable events such as the 1939 Winter Olympics trials and the 2007 Special Olympics World Winter Games.