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Control of Utah
Shoshone Indians take control of Utah this year. -
Exploration
Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francesco Atanasio Dominuez explored Utah on their way to California. -
Utah is Claimed By Mexico
In this year Mexico won its inedpendence from Spain, and claimed all of Utah. -
Salt Lake Was Dicovered
This year was when Jim Bridger discovered Salt Lake -
First Woman Ever
Capt. John Bartleson leads first wagon train of settlers, including Nancy Kelsey, the first white woman ever to see Utah, across Utah to California. -
Mormons
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known as Mormon pioneers, first came to the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. -
Toolel and Provo
In 1849, Tooele and Provo were founded. -
Utah Becomes a Territory
This date was the year that Utah became a territory of the United States. -
No More Fighting
1865-1868 - Ute Black Hawk War: last major Indian conflict in Utah. -
Statehood
Utah becomes a state of the U.S. -
Mining Time
Copper mining in Bingham Canyon began -
Skiing in Utah
Beginning in 1939, with the establishment of Alta Ski Area, and Utah has become world-renowned for its skiing. -
Rise of the Suburbs
In the 1970's, Utah's growth of suburbs was amazingly high. -
Celebration
Utah celebrates 100th birthday of statehood. -
Olympics
Winter Olympic Games were held in Utah this year.