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Utah Into A New Century
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Telephone is first used in Utah
First telephone call in Utah A.M. Munser introduced the telephone in Utah. The first demonstration in Salt Lake City took place on 1 March 1879 between the residence of L.E. Holden on South Temple and Fort Douglas. -
First electric streetcars run in Salt Lake City
Utah's trolleys begin running on electricity rather than mule-power. -
First automobiles are sold in Salt Lake City
Utah's first automobile First automobile is driven in Lehi, Utah. -
Movies introduced to Utah
Movies became an exciting new form of entertainment. -
Open-pit copper mining begins in Bingham Canyon
Kennecot copper mine begins using open-pit mining methods. This mine in Bingham Canyon will grow to become the largest open-pit mine in the world. -
United States enters World War I
U.S. declares war on Germany. -
19th Amendment gives women the right to vote
After years of petitioning and protesting, women are given the right to vote in elections. -
First radio broadcast in Utah
Utah radio The first radio station in Utah was KZN. Radio made it possible to communicate with the general public in their own homes. -
Indian Citizenship Act
Also known as the Synder Act. All Native Americans born within the country's territory are offered citizenship. -
First airplane flight in Utah
An airplane carrying Henry Ford flew from Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City. -
Stock Market Crash send U.S. into the Great Depression
The crash of the stock market on Wall Street sent the nation into a decade-long depression. -
Invention of Television
Philo T. Farnsworth introduces television to the public. -
U.S. Enters World War II
The Unites States is drawn into World War II when Japanese forces attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The war effort helps the U.S. economy recover from the Great Depression.
