1. In 1870, Utah became the first state to grant women the right to vote. This landmark decision took place long before the 19th Amendment was passed on a national level in 1920.

2. The iconic Delicate Arch in Arches National Park was declared a National Monument on June 22, 1938. The arch is now recognized as one of Utah's most famous natural landmarks and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

3. June 22, 1944, marked the opening of the Hill Air Force Base in northern Utah. The base played a critical role in training and deploying troops during World War II and continues to be a significant military installation to this day.

4. In 1963, the first phase of construction was completed on the massive Glen Canyon Dam in southern Utah. The dam was built to generate hydroelectric power and control flooding on the Colorado River, but it also created Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

5. On June 22, 2002, the final section of the Legacy Parkway was opened, connecting Salt Lake City to the cities of Farmington and Layton. The highway was designed to alleviate congestion on nearby freeways and improve transportation options for commuters in and around the capital city.