1. The first Mormon Pioneer company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on November 15, 1847, after a long and difficult journey across the plains. Led by Brigham Young, this group of pioneers paved the way for thousands of others who would follow them to Utah in the years to come.
2. On November 15, 1864, the cornerstone was laid for the Salt Lake Temple, which would take 40 years to complete. This beautiful temple, which dominates the Salt Lake City skyline to this day, is the largest and most well-known of the many temples owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3. November 15, 1930, marked the opening of the Great Salt Lake Causeway, a 16-mile-long road that was constructed to provide access to the Southern Pacific Railroad's Lucin Cutoff. This engineering marvel was an important piece of infrastructure that helped to support commerce and travel in the region.
4. One of Utah's most iconic landmarks, the Bonneville Salt Flats, has hosted many speed trials over the years. On November 15, 1965, Craig Breedlove set a new land speed record at the flats, reaching an astonishing 600.601 mph in his jet-powered vehicle, the Spirit of America. This record stood for more than a decade and cemented the Salt Flats' reputation as the ultimate proving ground for speed freaks.
5. On November 15, 2017, Salt Lake City was awarded the bid for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games, which would have marked the city's second time as host (after the successful 2002 games). Unfortunately, this bid was later withdrawn due to concerns about the financial impact on the city and the potential for environmental damage to the area's fragile ecosystem.
5 Fun Facts About November 15 In Utah History
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