1. In 1866, the Idaho Territory was established, which included present-day Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The territory's capital was in Lewiston, Idaho until it was moved to Boise in 1867.

2. In 1917, the Idaho State Capitol building was completed. It cost $2.1 million to build and was constructed of sandstone and marble. The building is home to the Governor's Office, the Idaho Legislature, and other state agencies.

3. On January 8, 1947, the Sun Valley Resort hosted the world's first chairlift, which revolutionized skiing. The invention allowed skiers to ride to the top of a mountain without having to hike up, making skiing more accessible to the general public.

4. In 1978, the "ice storm of the century" hit southern Idaho, bringing down power lines and crippling the region for weeks. Many residents were left without power or heat in below-freezing temperatures, and the state declared a disaster emergency.

5. On January 8, 2000, the Idaho Vandals football team won the Humanitarian Bowl against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The game was played at Bronco Stadium in Boise, and the Vandals won 42-35 in overtime. It was the Vandals' first bowl win since 1998.