Here are 5 interesting facts about February 7 in Idaho history:

1. In 1863, a bill was passed by the Idaho Territorial Legislature allowing for the creation of the Idaho State Historical Society. This organization has since been responsible for collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Idaho and its people.

2. In 1917, the Idaho Women's Suffrage Party successfully passed legislation which granted women the right to vote in statewide primary elections. This was a significant step forward for women's rights and began a wave of similar reforms throughout the country.

3. In 1944, Pocatello native and future astronaut William Pogue was born. Pogue went on to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force and was selected as a member of the astronaut corps in NASA's fifth group of astronauts in 1966.

4. In 1974, the National Forest System received a new addition with the creation of the Sawtooth Wilderness in central Idaho. The wilderness area covers over 217,000 acres and is named for the rugged Sawtooth Mountains that dominate the region.

5. In 2005, the Idaho Supreme Court struck down a state statute banning same-sex marriage, paving the way for legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the state. This decision was seen as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in Idaho and across the country.