1. On April 25, 1896, Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America. This event followed more than four decades of territorial status, which had begun in 1848 when the land was ceded to the US as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

2. On April 25, 1908, the city of Provo was officially incorporated. Founded in 1849, Provo is now the third-largest city in Utah and home to Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities in the US.

3. In 1945, April 25 marked the beginning of a three-day Mormon Pioneer Sesquicentennial celebration in Salt Lake City. The event marked 150 years since the first members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in the Salt Lake Valley.

4. On April 25, 1995, the Salt Lake City International Airport completed a major renovation project that upgraded its facilities and expanded its capacity. The airport serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines and is a major gateway to Utah's ski resorts, national parks, and other attractions.

5. In 2013, April 25 was designated as National DNA Day, marking the 60th anniversary of the publication of the structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of genetics research to medicine and to promote public awareness of the field.