1. Utah became a state: August 14, 1896, marks the day when Utah was admitted as a state to the United States. The statehood was a result of decades-long efforts by Utah residents to be recognized as a state after being a territory for more than 50 years.

2. The first-ever state flag was adopted: Utah also marked the adoption of its state flag on August 14, 1896. Designed by Katharine Romney, the flag features a beehive, which is an emblem of industry and represents the state's motto "Industry." The state flag also consists of a bald eagle and the word "Utah" in gold.

3. The completion of the railroad: The Golden Spike was driven into the final tie of the transcontinental railroad on August 14, 1869, in Promontory, Utah. This event marked the completion of the railroad that connected the West Coast to the East Coast and changed transportation and communication in the country.

4. The birth of Nolan Bushnell: Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, was born in Utah on August 14, 1943. Bushnell is considered one of the pioneers of the video game industry and is credited with creating the first arcade video game, Pong.

5. Utah's deadliest natural disaster: On August 14, 1904, a flash flood hit the town of Heber City, Utah, killing 238 people. The flood was caused by a heavy rainstorm that caused a nearby reservoir to overflow and burst, releasing a wall of water that destroyed the town. This event remains one of the deadliest in Utah's history.