February 2 is not only Groundhog Day but also holds some interesting significance in Utah history. Here are 5 intriguing facts about February 2 in Utah:

1. The Birth of Brigham Young: On February 2, 1801, Brigham Young, a prominent leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a significant figure in Utah history, was born in Whitingham, Vermont.

2. Statehood Day: On February 2, 1896, Utah was officially admitted to the Union as the 45th state. Statehood had been a long and arduous process, marked by debates and controversy over issues such as polygamy and the relationship between church and state.

3. The Great Airship Scare of 1897: On February 2, 1897, reports began to circulate of a mysterious airship flying over Utah and other parts of the western United States. The sightings sparked a wave of excitement and speculation, with some believing the craft to be of extraterrestrial origin.

4. Groundhog Day Blizzard: In 2011, February 2 saw one of the most severe winter storms in Utah history. Dubbed the "Groundhog Day Blizzard," the storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and power outages, causing widespread disruption throughout the state.

5. The First Woman Elected to the Utah Legislature: February 2, 1897, marked a historic moment for Utah when Alice Merrill Horne, a pioneer in the state's arts and culture scene, was elected to the Utah State Legislature. She was the first woman in Utah and one of the first in the United States to hold that position.