1. In 1847, Pioneer Day, also known as Pioneer Day, was first celebrated in Utah. This day commemorates the arrival of the first group of Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.

2. On July 8, 1948, the University of Utah became the first university in the United States to broadcast a television program when it aired a 30-minute production on KUTV.

3. The Utah Symphony Orchestra gave their first performance on July 8, 1940, in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Maurice Abravanel was the conductor at the time, and the repertoire included Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

4. The Lagoon amusement park located in Farmington, Utah, opened on July 8, 1896. It is now one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the United States, featuring roller coasters, water rides, and other attractions.

5. In 1865, the United States Military Telegraph was extended to Salt Lake City, connecting the Utah Territory to the rest of the country. This allowed for faster communication and helped to facilitate the growth and development of the region.