1. On May 24, 1847, Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley of Utah after a journey of over 1,000 miles. This event marks the official founding of Salt Lake City and the establishment of permanent Mormon settlements in the region.

2. In 1869, the last spike of the Transcontinental Railroad was driven on May 10, but it wasn't until May 24 that Utah officially became linked to the rest of the country by rail. The first train arrived in Ogden, Utah, marking a major milestone in the development of the American West.

3. On May 24, 1949, Utah established its first state park. Located in the northeastern corner of the state, Antelope Island State Park is home to a herd of bison and offers stunning views of the Great Salt Lake.

4. In 1983, the Kennecott Copper Mine, located southwest of Salt Lake City, experienced a massive landslide on May 24 that caused $250 million worth of damage. Although no one was injured, the disaster remains one of the largest recorded landslides in U.S. history.

5. May 24, 2007, marked the opening of the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre, an outdoor concert venue located in the foothills of Salt Lake City. Since its opening, the venue has hosted a wide range of musical acts and other events, drawing thousands of visitors each year.