1. In 1869, the final spike was driven to complete the First Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah. This event marked a significant milestone in U.S. history as it unified the nation and connected the East Coast to the West Coast.

2. On April 10, 1899, the Utah State Capitol building was dedicated by Governor Heber M. Wells. The magnificent structure, which is still in use today, took over 30 years to complete and is considered to be one of the most impressive state capitol buildings in the United States.

3. In 1912, the city of Ogden, Utah, experienced a record-breaking temperature inversion where the temperature at the bottom of the valley was colder than the higher elevations. This inversion lasted for 11 days, and due to the stagnant air, pollution levels increased to dangerous levels, resulting in respiratory problems for residents.

4. The Utah Jazz basketball team made history on April 10, 1997, when they set a record for most consecutive home victories in a season with their 37th win. The Jazz went on to win a franchise-best 64 games that season and reached the NBA Finals where they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls.

5. April 10, 2020, marked the end of the Utah school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools were closed to in-person learning, and students completed the remainder of the school year through virtual learning. This unprecedented event disrupted traditional education and highlighted the importance of technology in modern-day learning.