1. Idaho became a state on February 2, 1890. This was a significant moment in Idaho history, as it had previously been a territory since 1863. President Benjamin Harrison signed the congressional bill making Idaho the 43rd state in the union.

2. On February 2, 1961, the first manned flight of Project Mercury was launched with astronaut Alan Shepard on board. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral, Florida, but the tracking and communications equipment was located in Boise, Idaho.

3. One of the most devastating avalanches in U.S. history occurred on February 2, 1910, in the Silver Valley of Idaho. The avalanche killed 96 people and destroyed the town of Wellington, burying the area in up to 125 feet of snow.

4. The Idaho Capitol Building, located in Boise, was completed on February 2, 1913. The building's neoclassical design was a collaboration between architect John E. Tourtellotte and designer Charles Hummel.

5. On February 2, 1976, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area was established in Idaho. This area, located in central Idaho, covers over 750,000 acres and includes the Sawtooth Mountains, which are known for their stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.