1. On October 28, 1925, the city of Layton in Davis County, Utah suffered a devastating fire that destroyed many homes and buildings. The fire started in a grocery store and quickly spread due to strong winds. Despite efforts from firefighters and citizens, the fire burned for two days before finally being extinguished.
2. In 1966, the Utah State University football team achieved a historic win on October 28, defeating the University of Utah 14-7 in the "Battle of the Brothers" rivalry game. It was the first time in over a decade that Utah State had beaten their in-state rival, and the victory helped secure their first conference championship since 1936.
3. On October 28, 1983, the first Mormon temple in Mexico was dedicated in Mexico City. The Mexico City Mexico Temple was the 29th Latter-day Saint temple to be dedicated worldwide and served as a significant landmark in the growth of the Church in Latin America.
4. Utah's first state fair was held on October 28, 1856, in Salt Lake City. The fair was organized in part to showcase the agricultural and industrial accomplishments of the newly-formed state and was attended by thousands of people over the course of several days.
5. October 28, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Olympic Torch Relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics, which were held in Salt Lake City. The relay covered over 13,000 miles across 46 states and involved thousands of torchbearers, culminating in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremonies.
5 Fun Facts About October 28 In Utah History
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