1) On April 4, 1850, Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, declared that women should wear a unique, special undergarment known as the "temple garment" as a symbol of their dedication to the faith. The garment is still worn today by faithful members of the church.
2) April 4, 1903, marked the date of a catastrophic mining disaster that killed at least 200 miners in Scofield, Utah. An explosion deep within the mine caused a collapse, and rescue efforts were hindered by gases and fire. The tragedy spurred advances in mine safety and workers' rights.
3) On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. The news of his death sparked outrage and protests across the country, including in Salt Lake City, where thousands marched through the downtown area in solidarity with the Civil Rights Movement.
4) In 1975, April 4 was declared "Utah Jazz Day" by Governor Calvin L. Rampton in honor of the team's inaugural season as a professional basketball franchise. The Jazz went on to become a beloved fixture of Utah sports and culture.
5) April 4, 2006, marked the day that Utah's human trafficking law officially went into effect. The law made it a felony to engage in human trafficking, and provided harsher penalties for those who knowingly participated in or profited from such activities. This landmark legislation has helped to combat the exploitation and abuse of vulnerable individuals in the state.
5 Fun Facts About April 4 In Utah History
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