1. In 1871, the first post office was established in Boise County in a town called Centerville. This small town was situated near the Boise River and was a popular spot for miners who were searching for gold in the area.

2. On August 10, 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state to join the Union. To celebrate, Idahoans held a grand parade in the streets of Boise, complete with fireworks, live music, and speeches from local politicians.

3. The Yellowstone National Park earthquake of 1959 also affected parts of Idaho, causing significant damage in the city of Challis. Many buildings were destroyed or damaged, and the earth shook for nearly a minute.

4. In 2000, a major forest fire began burning in the Sawtooth Mountains near the town of Ketchum. The fire would ultimately burn over 150,000 acres of land and cause tens of millions of dollars in damage to homes and properties.

5. August 10 marks the anniversary of the birth of J.R. Simplot, an Idahoan who became one of the wealthiest men in the world through his success in the potato industry. Simplot was born in 1909 and passed away in 2008 at the age of 99.