1. Idaho Became a State: On November 22, 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state to be admitted into the United States.

2. Notable Birth: On November 22, 1932, the actor Robert Vaughn was born in New York. Vaughn is best known for his starring role in the television series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”

3. Mining Disaster: On November 22, 1917, a mining disaster occurred in Wardner, Idaho, when a fire broke out in the Morning Mine. A total of 91 miners died in the incident, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in the state’s history.

4. Battle of White Bird Canyon: On November 22, 1877, the Nez Perce War came to a climax when a small band of Nez Perce warriors defeated a larger force of U.S. Army soldiers in the Battle of White Bird Canyon. The victory allowed the Nez Perce to continue their retreat towards Canada.

5. Famous Idahoans: Several notable people were born on November 22 in Idaho, including the Olympic gold medalist and world record-breaking runner Jim Ryun, who was born in Wichita, Kansas, but raised in Boise. Additionally, the author, actor, and comedian Jamie Kennedy was also born on this day in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, but grew up in the Philadelphia area.