1. On April 23, 1856, the first branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in the town of Payson, Utah. The branch was led by Thomas Carter, who had been a convert to the church in England before immigrating to Utah.

2. In 1893, the Utah State Legislature passed the Edmunds-Tucker Act, which disincorporated the LDS Church and confiscated their property. This was a major blow to the church, and it took many years for them to recover.

3. On April 23, 1918, the first airplane to fly over the Salt Lake Valley landed at the Salt Lake City airport. The plane was a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny," flown by Lt. Harvey D. Wiesenbach. This event marked the beginning of commercial aviation in Utah.

4. In 1985, the first phase of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail was dedicated. The trail marks the route that the Mormon pioneers took from Illinois to Utah in the mid-1800s. The trail is now a popular destination for hikers and history buffs.

5. On April 23, 1990, the LDS Church announced plans to build a new temple in Bountiful, Utah. The temple was completed in 1995 and is one of the largest temples in Utah. It is also considered one of the most beautiful, with its white granite exterior and ornate details.