1. The Great Salt Lake Flood of 1983 began on March 27, causing significant damage to the town of Ogden and the surrounding area.
2. On March 27, 1852, the first session of the Utah Territorial Legislature was held in Salt Lake City.
3. March 27, 1918 marked the first woman's suffrage convention in Utah, held in Salt Lake City.
4. On March 27, 1862, the first known game of baseball was played in Salt Lake City between the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) and a group of army soldiers.
5. Mormons celebrate March 27 as the anniversary of the restoration of the Aaronic priesthood to Joseph Smith in 1829, a significant event in their faith history.
5 Fun Facts About March 27 In Utah History
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