1. In 1933, Utah's first state-operated liquor store opened in Salt Lake City, following the end of Prohibition in the United States. The store was located at 156 West 300 South and offered a variety of alcoholic beverages, including whiskey, gin, and brandy.

2. September 2, 1957, marked an important day for Utah's Civil Rights Movement, with the integration of Central High School in Salt Lake City. When nine African American students were denied entry to Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas that same year, Utah officials made the decision to integrate their own schools, leading to the historic day.

3. On September 2, 1958, construction began on the Interstate 15 highway in Utah, which would span nearly 400 miles across the state. The highway allowed for easier transportation and commerce between cities and played a major role in Utah's economic growth.

4. In 2015, a massive wildfire broke out in Utah's Box Elder County on September 2, burning nearly 900 acres of land, destroying several homes, and forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire, known as the "Oil Creek Fire," was caused by human activity and took several days to contain.

5. September 2, 2019, marked the launch of Utah's first medical marijuana program, allowing qualifying patients to legally purchase and use cannabis for medical purposes. The program was established after Utah voters approved Proposition 2 in 2018 and was aimed at providing relief for patients suffering from chronic pain, epilepsy, and other medical conditions.