1. Pioneer Day: On June 23, 1847, Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley, which is now celebrated in Utah as Pioneer Day.

2. Utah Becomes a State: June 23, 1894 marked the day that Utah officially became a state, making it the 45th state of the United States.

3. First Local Television Station: On June 23, 1948, the first local television station in Utah, KTVT (now KSL-TV), began broadcasting in Salt Lake City.

4. Capitol Reef National Park: On June 23, 1971, Capitol Reef National Park, located in south-central Utah, was established. The park is known for its twisting canyons, colorful rock formations, and unique geology.

5. First Women Ordained as LDS Church Deacons: On June 23, 2018, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that women could now be ordained as deacons. This marked the first time that women could hold the priesthood office in the church since its founding in the 1830s.