1. On March 4, 1861, Utah Territory declared its support for the newly elected president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The declaration emphasized the territory's commitment to upholding the principles of the Constitution and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the mounting tensions between the North and South.

2. March 4, 1911, marked the official opening of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City. Designed by local architect Richard K.A. Kletting, the neoclassical-style building features a dome inspired by the United States Capitol and a grand staircase leading up to the main entrance.

3. In 1933, on March 4, Utah became the last state in the country to declare itself "dry" under the terms of the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, which established prohibition of alcohol nationwide. The state remained dry until 1935, when the 21st Amendment repealed prohibition.

4. On March 4, 1980, Utah Governor Scott M. Matheson signed into law the Utah Anti-Discrimination Act, which prohibited discrimination in employment and housing based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. The law represented a significant step forward in protecting the rights of minority groups in the state.

5. March 4, 2002, was a historic day for the Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, as it marked the first time in Olympic history that the women's ice hockey tournament was included as a medal sport. The United States team won the gold medal that year, defeating longtime rival Canada in the championship match.