1. In 1896, Idaho became the 43rd state in the United States of America. August 22 marks the anniversary of this historic event.

2. In 1963, the first Boise River Greenbelt committee meeting took place. The Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile long public pathway that runs through the city of Boise and is a popular spot for cycling, walking, and jogging.

3. In 1932, the first airport in Boise opened on August 22. The airport was then known as the Booth Airfield and is now the Boise Airport or the Boise Gowen Field Airport.

4. In 1996, the Idaho Potato Commission’s iconic “Big Idaho Potato Truck” was launched on August 22. The truck, which is shaped like a giant potato, has become a popular attraction throughout the United States.

5. In 1864, Idaho’s first newspaper, the Idaho World, was established on August 22 in the town of Idaho City. The newspaper chronicled the events, news, and stories of the Idaho Territory during its early days as a mining community.