1. Idaho's Statehood Day: November 2 marks the anniversary of Idaho's admission as the 43rd state in the Union in 1890.

2. First Nuclear Power Plant: On November 2, 1955, Idaho became the site of the first nuclear power plant when the National Reactor Testing Station in southeastern Idaho went online. This plant was later renamed the Idaho National Laboratory.

3. Gov. Cecil Andrus' Birthday: Born on November 2, 1931, Cecil Andrus was the 42nd and 44th Governor of Idaho, serving from 1971-1977 and 1987-1995. He was known for his environmental advocacy and played a key role in the passage of the Central Idaho Wilderness Act.

4. Opening of Boise River Greenbelt: On November 2, 1977, Boise Mayor Dirk Kempthorne presided over the opening of the first segment of the Boise River Greenbelt, a 25-mile pathway that runs along the Boise River through the heart of the city.

5. Idaho Native American Heritage Day: In 2001, Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne signed a proclamation designating November 2 as Idaho Native American Heritage Day, recognizing the contributions and history of Idaho's Native American tribes.