1. In 1855, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe was born in Wallowa Valley, Oregon, which was still part of the Idaho Territory at the time. Chief Joseph became famous for his resistance against the forced relocation of his people onto a reservation.

2. In 1985, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes opened the Fort Hall Casino in Fort Hall, Idaho, becoming the first tribal casino in the state. The casino has since expanded and is now a major tourist destination.

3. In 1912, Idaho Governor James H. Hawley broke ground on the State Capitol Building in Boise. The building was completed in 1920 and still serves as the seat of Idaho's government.

4. In 1967, the iconic Idaho Potato Museum opened in Blackfoot, Idaho. The museum highlights the history and significance of the potato industry to the state of Idaho.

5. In 2003, astronaut and Idaho native Barbara Morgan launched into space on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Morgan had originally been selected as the backup candidate for the Challenger disaster but later trained and flew on the STS-118 mission.