1. In 1845, the first Presbyterian Church was organized in Salt Lake City. This was a significant event for the city's growing Christian population, as the Presbyterians brought a different perspective and religious practice than the dominant LDS Church.

2. In 1869, the final spike was driven into the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah. This momentous occasion marked the completion of the railroad that connected the Eastern and Western United States and changed the country's transportation and communication landscape.

3. In 1915, the University of Utah marched to victory against its rival Utah Agricultural College (now Utah State University) in the first-ever Battle of the Brothers football game. The Utes won 43-0 and started a tradition of fierce competition between the schools.

4. In 1950, President Harry Truman visited Salt Lake City and spoke at a rally in front of the Hotel Utah (now the Joseph Smith Memorial Building) to drum up support for his re-election campaign. Thousands of Utahns turned out to hear the president speak, reflecting Truman's popularity in a largely Republican state.

5. In 1971, the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace was dedicated in Yorba Linda, California. While not directly related to Utah, the library and museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and presidency of one of the country's most controversial presidents. Utahns can visit the museum to learn more about Nixon's impact on the country during the tumultuous 1960s and 70s.