1. Utah's First National Park was Established on January 19, 1916
On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill creating Utah's first national park, Zion National Park. The park is known for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and diverse plant and animal life.

2. Utah Celebrated Its Centennial on January 19, 1996
On January 4, 1896, Utah became the 45th state admitted to the United States. To celebrate the state's centennial in 1996, Utahns held a year-long celebration that included cultural events, parades, and historic reenactments.

3. The Salt Lake Temple was Dedicated on January 19, 1893
The Salt Lake Temple, one of the most iconic landmarks in Utah, was dedicated on January 19, 1893. The temple took 40 years to complete and required the labor of thousands of workers. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and the spiritual center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4. The First Women's Suffrage Bill was Introduced in Utah on January 19, 1870
On this day in 1870, the Utah Territory passed the first women's suffrage bill in the United States. The bill gave women the right to vote in territorial elections and was a significant achievement in the fight for women's rights.

5. The First Transcontinental Telephone Call was Made on January 19, 1915
On January 19, 1915, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, made the first transcontinental telephone call from New York City to San Francisco. The call was made possible by the completion of a transcontinental telephone line that connected the East Coast and West Coast of the United States.