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5 Fun Facts About July 23 In Idaho History
1. In 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America. 2. Boise State University was established on July 23, 1932, as Boise Junior College. 3. On July 23, 1946, the U.S. government officially transferred the Craters of the Moon National Monument to the National Park...
5 Fun Facts About July 18 In Idaho History
1. On July 18, 1890, Idaho was granted statehood and became the 43rd state of the United States. 2. In 1935, the Sun Valley Resort in Idaho officially opened its doors, becoming America's first destination ski resort. 3. On July 18, 1905, a major fire broke out in downtown Lewiston,...
5 Fun Facts About July 11 In Idaho History
1) On July 11, 1890, Idaho was admitted as the 43rd state of the United States. 2) In 1939, Idaho's first ever official air mail flight landed in Boise on July 11th. 3) On July 11, 1955, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA) was established in central Idaho, covering over...
5 Fun Facts About May 31 In Idaho History
1. In 1860, the Idaho Territory was officially established, which included present-day Idaho, Montana, and portions of Wyoming and Utah. 2. In 1879, the first Idaho State Capitol building was dedicated in Boise, which still stands today as a historical landmark. 3. In 1910, Mount Borah, the highest peak in...
5 Fun Facts About May 27 In Idaho History
1. The first ever statewide primary election in Idaho was held on May 27, 1930, allowing voters to directly choose their candidates for the general election. 2. On May 27, 1942, a Japanese submarine fired shells at Fort Stevens on the Oregon coast, making it the only time during World...
5 Fun Facts About April 24 In Idaho History
1. In 1867, the first newspaper in Idaho, the Idaho World, was published in Idaho City. This helped spread news and information throughout the territory. 2. In 1895, the Idaho State Historical Society was founded in Boise. The society works to preserve and promote Idaho's rich history. 3. In 1914,...