1. In 1863, the Idaho Territorial Legislature officially created a county named Boise, which included the current city of Boise, as well as other surrounding areas.
2. In 1917, the Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by suffragist Emma Edwards Green, which granted women the right to vote in primary elections.
3. In 1942, during World War II, the city of Caldwell hosted a rally encouraging people to buy war bonds and stamps. Famous Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers was in attendance, and even sang a patriotic song.
4. In 1971, the Idaho State Legislature passed a law designating the huckleberry as the official state fruit. Huckleberries are a popular fruit in Idaho, growing wild in high elevations such as the Rocky Mountains.
5. In 2001, the Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that overturned a state law banning same-sex marriage. The ruling marked one of the earliest court victories for the LGBT rights movement in the United States.
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