1. Birth of Ezra Taft Benson: On May 27, 1899, Ezra Taft Benson was born in Whitney, Idaho. He later moved to Utah and became a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as its 13th president from 1985 until his death in 1994.
2. Formation of Weber State University: On May 27, 1889, Weber State University was established as Weber Stake Academy. It initially offered classes for elementary and secondary school students but eventually expanded to become a four-year university.
3. Utah's First Female Mayor: In 1902, Maud F. Felt was elected as mayor of Kanab, Utah, becoming the first female mayor in the state’s history. She went on to serve two terms.
4. The Creation of Arches National Monument: On May 27, 1929, President Herbert Hoover signed a proclamation establishing Arches National Monument in southeastern Utah. It was later upgraded to national park status in 1971.
5. The First Transcontinental Airmail Service: On May 27, 1920, the United States Postal Service initiated the first transcontinental airmail service, which originated in New York and ended in San Francisco. This service helped to revolutionize communication and transportation in the United States.
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