1. Utah became a state in 1896 and June 17th is observed as Utah Statehood Day. On this day, the Utah flag is flown at all government buildings and public institutions in the state.

2. The famous Utah-based Sundance Film Festival was founded on June 17th, 1978 by Robert Redford. The festival has grown over the years and is now considered one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.

3. On June 17, 1925, a large earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the town of Cedar City. The earthquake caused significant damage and was felt as far away as Salt Lake City.

4. The Utah War, a conflict between the United States government and the Mormons in Utah, officially ended on June 17, 1858. The conflict began in 1857 when President Buchanan sent troops to Utah to suppress a supposed rebellion by the Mormons.

5. It was on June 17th, 1914 that Salt Lake City's first airport, known as Woodward Field, opened for business. The airport was operated by the U.S. Army Signal Corps and was used primarily for pilot training. In 1920, the airport was turned over to civilian authorities and eventually became Salt Lake City International Airport.