1. Idaho officially became a state on December 12, 1890, making it the 43rd state in the United States.

2. On December 12, 1975, the infamous Teton Dam collapsed in eastern Idaho, causing catastrophic flooding and widespread damage to farms, homes, and infrastructure.

3. In 1927, the Fox Theatre opened in downtown Boise on December 12, featuring state-of-the-art technology and hosting popular films and live performances for many years.

4. On December 12, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, ending Prohibition and allowing Idaho and other states to legalize the sale and consumption of alcohol once again.

5. December 12, 1879 marks the birthdate of influential architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed several buildings and homes throughout Idaho and the Pacific Northwest from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s.