1. On April 29, 1852, the first official mail delivery took place between Salt Lake City and the East Coast. A post office was established in Salt Lake City earlier that year, and this delivery marked a significant milestone in Utah's communication infrastructure.

2. In 1896, on April 29, Utah was admitted as the 45th state in the United States. Statehood was a long-awaited goal for Utah residents, who had been seeking admittance for several years.

3. On this day in 1903, a major earthquake struck Salt Lake City, registering a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings throughout the city and was felt across a wide area.

4. In 1920, the first air mail delivery in Utah took place on April 29. The delivery was part of a larger effort by the U.S. Postal Service to establish air mail routes across the country.

5. On April 29, 1992, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir gave a special performance in honor of the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Salt Lake Temple. The performance was attended by thousands of people and broadcast on television and radio.