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1. Utah became the 45th state in the United States on December 6, 1896, after almost 50 years of being a territory.
2. The first newspaper printed in Utah, the Deseret News, was published on December 6, 1850, by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3. On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified in Utah, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.
4. The historic Salt Lake City and County building, which now serves as the city government's headquarters, was dedicated on December 6, 1894.
5. Utah football coach Brigham Young won his first game as the team's head coach on December 6, 1924, against the University of Denver, with a final score of 33-0.
5 Fun Facts About December 6 In Utah History
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