1. Utah became a state on January 4, 1896, but on January 2, 1896, delegates from all over Utah gathered for a Constitutional Convention to draft the state constitution in Salt Lake City.

2. On January 2, 1956, a severe blizzard hit Utah, causing major disruptions and closing schools and businesses. The storm lasted for several days and dumped up to 24 inches of snow in some areas.

3. January 2, 2008, was a historic day for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as Gordon B. Hinckley, the president of the Church, passed away at the age of 97. Hinckley had led the Church for over 12 years and was known for his positive attitude and emphasis on family values.

4. In 2013, Utah made national headlines when it became the first state in the country to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from .08% to .05%. The new law went into effect on December 30, 2018, but the decision to lower the limit was made on January 2, 2013.

5. On January 2, 2005, Heartbreak Ridge, a ski run at Sundance Resort owned by actor Robert Redford, was officially dedicated in honor of Redford's late son, Jamie, who had died in 1993 from complications related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The run was named after a battle in Korea where Jamie had served as a Marine.