1. The first recorded birth in Utah happened on March 19, 1848, when Eliza Maria Partridge was born in Salt Lake City. She was the daughter of Edward Partridge, who was one of the earliest settlers in the area and a close associate of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church.

2. On March 19, 1852, a group of American Indians attacked a wagon train traveling through Utah as part of the "Mormon Pioneer" expedition that settled the Salt Lake Valley. The attack, which occurred near the Bear River, resulted in the deaths of several members of the party, including women and children.

3. One of the most important water systems in Utah's history, the Provo River Project, was authorized by Congress on March 19, 1935. The project created a series of dams, canals, and irrigation systems that helped transform the arid region into one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country.

4. March 19, 1969, was the date of the official dedication of the Salt Lake Temple Visitors' Center, which welcomed thousands of tourists and visitors each year to learn about the Mormon Church's history and beliefs.

5. On March 19, 2019, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill into law that effectively abolished the state's death penalty. The bill, which made Utah the 21st state to eliminate capital punishment, was hailed as a major milestone in the national debate over the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment.