1. In 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
2. Boise State University was established on July 23, 1932, as Boise Junior College.
3. On July 23, 1946, the U.S. government officially transferred the Craters of the Moon National Monument to the National Park Service.
4. In 1994, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck the town of Challis, Idaho, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
5. July 23 is also known as "Pioneer Day" in the state of Utah, commemorating the arrival of Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley on this day in 1847. Many Idahoans also celebrate Pioneer Day as a nod to the state's early settlers and pioneers.
5 Fun Facts About July 23 In Idaho History
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