1. In 1892, the first electric streetcar system began operation in Salt Lake City, marking a major milestone in the city's transportation history.

2. In 1896, Utah became the 45th state to join the United States, after more than 40 years of struggles between Mormon settlers and the federal government.

3. In 1936, the Archibald Gardner Mansion, a historic home in Logan, was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural significance and historical importance to the state of Utah.

4. In 1984, the Utah Jazz basketball team set a record for the largest comeback in NBA history, overcoming a 36-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 126-115.

5. In 2010, an underground mine explosion in Emery County claimed the lives of nine mine workers, highlighting the dangers of mining and sparking a renewed focus on mine safety in Utah and across the country.