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Mormon Pioneers entered the Utah Valley
There were 143 men, three women, and two children. Brigham Young led the way and when they entered the valley he said "This is the place." -
start the construction of the Salt Lake Temple.
It took 40n years to build! -
Grasshopper plagues endanger crops
the grasshopper started eating the crops. Birds sent from heaven saved the crops by eating the grasshoppers -
Plural Marriage.
LDS Church authorities publicly acknowledge the doctrine of plural marriage. Such as Orson Pratt. -
Transcontinental railroad finished
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Utah becomes a state
They finally lowered polygamy so it coud become a state. -
State Capitol is completed
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Winter Olympic games were in Utah
