1. The Utah War officially ended on March 25, 1858, when a peace treaty was signed between the United States and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The crisis had begun in 1857 when President James Buchanan sent troops to Utah to suppress what he perceived as a rebellion against federal authority.
2. On March 25, 1913, the Utah State Capitol building was dedicated after four years of construction. The building cost $2.7 million to build and was designed to be a symbol of the state's progress and prosperity.
3. The first ski resort in Utah, Alta Ski Area, opened on March 25, 1939. The resort, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, was founded by Norwegian immigrants who wanted to bring skiing to the state.
4. On March 25, 1983, the Utah Jazz set a franchise record by scoring 154 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz won the game 154-132 and were led by Adrian Dantley's 39 points.
5. The Great Salt Lake flood of 1983 began on March 25, when heavy rainfall caused the lake to overflow its banks. The flood caused millions of dollars in damage and threatened to contaminate the state's water supply. The floodwaters eventually receded, but the event highlighted the need for better flood control measures in the area.
5 Fun Facts About March 25 In Utah History
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