1) In 1877, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe led his people in a famous retreat from US Army forces, covering over 1,000 miles across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and ending in Canada. This event became known as the Nez Perce War and is an important moment in Idaho's history.

2) On June 27, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act, which allowed him to declare national monuments without the need for congressional approval. This led to the creation of Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho, which preserves a unique landscape of volcanic features.

3) In 1912, Idaho became the 43rd state of the United States. This followed decades of territory status, during which time Idaho's population boomed due to mining and agriculture.

4) On June 27, 1976, the Teton Dam in Eastern Idaho failed, causing massive flooding and over $1 billion in damages. The disaster resulted in 11 deaths and the displacement of thousands of people.

5) In 2017, the total solar eclipse passed over Idaho, attracting thousands of visitors to the state. Many Idahoans and visitors alike gathered in the path of totality to witness this rare natural phenomenon.