1. On August 22, 1856, a group of Mormon pioneers known as the Willie Handcart Company left Iowa City, Iowa on their journey to Utah. This group would experience a harsh winter in Wyoming and suffer from starvation and exposure, with many members dying along the way.

2. August 22, 1906 marked the beginning of the Ogden Union Railway and Depot Company's electric streetcar service in Ogden. This allowed for easier commuting and transportation within the city.

3. In 1950, on August 22, Salt Lake City hosted its first professional baseball game featuring the Salt Lake Bees. The game was played at Derks Field and the Bees won 5-1.

4. August 22, 1985 was a significant day for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it marked the dedication of the Jordan River Utah Temple in South Jordan. This temple serves as a sacred place for Mormons to participate in important religious ceremonies.

5. On August 22, 2006, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near Salt Lake City. While it was a relatively small quake, it serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that occurs in Utah due to its location along the edge of the North American tectonic plate.