Idaho

History of Idaho

By Haniyah I

  • Idaho Becomes A State

    Idaho Becomes A State
    Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890. Emma Edwards Green designed the state seal which is on the Idaho flag.

  • The Great Burn of 1910

    The Great Burn of 1910
    The "Big Burn" or the "Blowup" was a wildfire that burned almost three million acres. It is said to be the deadliest wildfire in history.

  • Arco, Idaho

    Arco, Idaho
    Arco, Idaho became the first city in the world to be lighted by atomic power. This event occurred on July 17, 1955.

  • Sunshine Mining Disaster

    Sunshine Mining Disaster
    The Sunshine Mining disaster occured May 2, 1972 in Kellog, Idaho. Ninety-one people died and two survived. A monument was created in honor of the people who lost their lives.

  • Teton Dam Collapses

    Teton Dam Collapses
    The Teton Dam collapsed on June 5, 1976. The dam was located on the Teton River. Eleven deaths occurred during the collapse.

  • The Borah Peak Earthquake

    The Borah Peak Earthquake
    The Borah Peak earthquake occurred on October 28, 1983. It was the most significant earthquake eruption in Idaho.

  • Butch Otter

    Butch Otter
    Butch Oter became the 32nd governor of Idaho from January 3, 2003 to January 1, 2007. He is the third Catholic to serve as a governor in Idaho since James H. Hawley in 1910.

  • #1 state to pass law

    #1 state to pass law
    Idaho was the first state to pass a law about rejecting the mandatory health insurance requirement in 2010