July 14 may not be a significant date in Utah history, but there are still some interesting events that took place on this day in the Beehive State.

1. In 1847, the first company of Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Led by Brigham Young, the group had been traveling for over three months from Winter Quarters, Nebraska. Their arrival on July 24 is celebrated as Pioneer Day, but the journey officially ended on July 14 when they first saw the valley.

2. On July 14, 1851, the first Utah territorial legislature convened in Salt Lake City. The session was held in a temporary adobe building and resulted in the establishment of laws and institutions for the new territory.

3. In 1874, the cornerstone of the Salt Lake Temple was laid on July 28. However, on July 14 of that year, Brigham Young gave a speech at a nearby construction site where he encouraged the workers to work diligently and complete the temple as soon as possible.

4. July 14, 1896, marked the day that Utah officially became a state. President Grover Cleveland signed the proclamation admitting Utah into the union, making it the 45th state.

5. In 1971, the Salt Lake City Public Library opened its doors on July 14. The architecturally unique building has become a local landmark and was expanded in 2003 to include a new wing.

While not a jam-packed day in Utah history, July 14 has had some significant events occur that have helped shape the state and its culture.