1. The first public performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Utah took place on November 26, 1889. The performance was organized by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and marked a significant moment in Utah's cultural history.

2. On November 26, 1917, Utah became the 24th state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which established Prohibition. The amendment prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol across the country and had a significant impact on Utah's economy and social life.

3. On November 26, 1943, the Utah War Memorial was dedicated in Salt Lake City. The memorial is a tribute to Utah's soldiers who lost their lives in World War II, and features a central bronze figure of a soldier that represents the state's commitment to freedom and democracy.

4. November 26 is also the birthday of renowned modernist painter and Utah native, LeConte Stewart. Born in 1891, Stewart captured the natural beauty and unique landscapes of Utah through his vivid and expressive artworks.

5. In 2002, the Winter Olympics Torch Relay passed through Utah on November 26 as part of its cross-country journey to the Winter Games in Salt Lake City. The torch relay covered more than 13,500 miles across the United States and involved thousands of people, including several Utahns who had the honor of carrying the torch.