1. On July 18, 1890, Idaho was granted statehood and became the 43rd state of the United States.
2. In 1935, the Sun Valley Resort in Idaho officially opened its doors, becoming America's first destination ski resort.
3. On July 18, 1905, a major fire broke out in downtown Lewiston, Idaho, destroying over 30 buildings and causing an estimated $1 million in damages.
4. In 1867, a group of Nez Perce Native Americans peacefully surrendered to U.S. Army troops near the present-day city of Grangeville, Idaho, effectively ending the Nez Perce War.
5. On July 18, 1989, three Yellowstone wolf pups were successfully reintroduced into Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, marking a major milestone in the effort to restore wolves to the area.
5 Fun Facts About July 18 In Idaho History
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