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5 Fun Facts About October 30 In Idaho History

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1. In 1864, the Idaho Territory was established by the United States Congress. At the time, Idaho Territory included areas that are now part of Montana and Wyoming as well.

2. On October 30, 1912, the first football game between the University of Idaho and Washington State University was played. The Vandals lost the game 28-0, but the rivalry between the two schools continues to this day.

3. In 1938, the historic Sun Valley Resort opened in Ketchum, Idaho. The resort was the first destination ski resort in the United States and helped to popularize skiing as a winter sport.

4. On October 30, 1983, the Idaho State Historical Society dedicated the Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise, Idaho. The museum celebrates the history and culture of the Basque people who settled in Idaho and the surrounding states.

5. In 2007, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed into law a bill designating the huckleberry as the official state fruit of Idaho. Huckleberries are a popular wild berry found throughout the state and are often used in pies, jams, and other desserts.
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