1. 1847: Brigham Young is sustained as the first governor of the provisional state of Deseret in Salt Lake City.
2. 1989: The first Salt Lake City Marathon is held with over 3,000 participants.
3. 2006: A winter storm causes power outages and emergency declarations in several Utah counties.
4. 2014: The University of Utah introduces its first female president, Ruth V. Watkins.
5. 2017: LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson announces the lowering of the age for missionary service from 19 to 18 for men and 21 to 19 for women.
5 Fun Facts About December 2 In Utah History
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