1. The Utah State Capitol building was dedicated on April 5, 1916. The building is a neoclassical structure and is located on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City. It took over 30 years to complete and cost approximately $2.7 million.

2. On April 5, 1923, the first LDS General Conference was broadcast on radio. The conference was held at the Salt Lake Tabernacle and was transmitted by KZN radio station. The broadcast was a success and paved the way for radio and later television coverage of LDS General Conferences.

3. The first Utah Jazz playoff game was played on April 5, 1984, against the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz lost the game 140-129 but made it to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The team has since made the playoffs 28 times and reached the NBA Finals twice.

4. One of Utah’s most famous landmarks, Delicate Arch, was discovered on April 5, 1850, by a group of explorers led by Captain Jefferson Hunt. The arch is located in Arches National Park and is one of the most photographed natural features in the United States.

5. On April 5, 1869, the Last Spike Ceremony was held in Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The ceremony marked a major achievement in American history, as it opened up the West for settlement and commerce. The Last Spike is now on display at the Golden Spike National Historical Park.