1. Pioneer Day: July 24th is recognized as Pioneer Day in Utah, but what many people don’t realize is that the holiday celebrations continue into July 25th. Pioneer Day commemorates the arrival of the first group of Mormon pioneers in Salt Lake City in 1847. In Utah, Pioneer Day is a state holiday, and it is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other commemorative events.

2. The 2002 Winter Olympics: On July 25, 1995, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2002 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee. The Salt Lake City Winter Games were the first Olympic Games held in the United States since the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996. The Games attracted more than 2,400 athletes from 77 countries and were held from February 8 to February 24, 2002.

3. First Official Band of the National Guard: On July 25, 1894, the first official band of the National Guard was organized in Utah. Known as the Governor’s Own Band, it played a significant role in Utah’s military and cultural history. The band served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. Today, the Governor’s Own Band is part of the Utah National Guard and performs at events across the state.

4. Utah’s First Brewery: On July 25, 1986, the Wasatch Brew Pub opened in Park City, making it Utah’s first brewery since Prohibition. Wasatch Brewery was founded by Greg Schirf, who wanted to create a craft beer that could stand out in the Utah market. Wasatch now operates two restaurants and a brewery in Park City, and its beers are sold across the United States.

5. Matthew Heimbach: July 25, 2017, marked a significant event in the state's recent history when Matthew Heimbach, a white nationalist and founder of the Traditionalist Worker Party, was arrested in Salt Lake City. Heimbach was in Utah to attend a "Make America Great Again" rally when he was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing at an apartment complex. Heimbach's arrest fueled debates about free speech and hate speech, and it highlighted the ongoing political and social tensions in the country.