1. In 1854, the first post office in Provo, Utah was established. The first postmaster was Robert T. Burton.
2. On October 25, 1892, Brigham Young Academy (later known as Brigham Young University) held its first classes in Provo, Utah with a faculty of eight teachers and 153 students.
3. In 1916, the Great Zion Curtain was erected at the Salt Lake Theatre. The curtain was designed to separate the audience and the stage, and to prevent the actors from being seen until they appeared on stage.
4. In 1983, the Salt Lake City Public Library was dedicated after six years of planning and construction. The library is known for its unique architecture and has been recognized as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
5. On October 25, 2018, KSL News reported that Utah had the lowest unemployment rate in the United States at 2.8%. This was the lowest unemployment rate in Utah since the Great Recession.