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Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....

Timeline of Events

1863

7.30.1863

Indian Wars: Chief Pocatello of the Shoshone tribe signs the Treaty of Box Elder, agreeing to stop the harassment of emigrant trails in southern Idaho and northern Utah.

1890

7.3.1890

Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state.

1976

6.5.1976

Collapse of the Teton Dam in Idaho, United States.

1992

8.21.1992

Ruby Ridge Standoff in Idaho

8.22.1992

FBI HRT sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho.