1. On February 16, 1904, the Utah State Capitol building was completed, after four years of construction. The building, located in Salt Lake City, is the house of the Utah State Legislature and the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor.

2. February 16, 1918, marks the date when the Silver King Coalition Mines Company in Park City closed, causing a major economic downturn in the region. The company had been one of the largest silver mines in the country for over two decades.

3. On February 16, 1923, the first winter carnival was held in Logan, Utah. The carnival, which included a parade, ice skating, and skiing events, was organized to promote winter sports and tourism in the area. The carnival continues to this day as a significant event in Logan.

4. On February 16, 1928, the first radio station in Utah, KZN, began broadcasting in Salt Lake City. The station was owned by the Salt Lake Telegram newspaper and transmitted at a frequency of 1240 AM.

5. Finally, on February 16, 2002, the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival, founded by actor Robert Redford, opened in Utah. The festival showcases independent films and has become a significant event in the film industry.