1. In 1892, the Salt Lake Temple was dedicated by LDS Church President Wilford Woodruff after 40 years of construction. The temple is still a prominent landmark in downtown Salt Lake City today, attracting visitors from around the world.

2. On October 11, 1915, the cornerstone of the Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge was laid in Salt Lake City. The bridge spans the Jordan River and was built to honor the pioneers who settled in Utah.

3. In 1963, the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law was officially dedicated on October 11. The law school has since become one of the top-ranked public law programs in the country.

4. On October 11, 1974, the first general conference of the newly formed LDS Church began. The conference was held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and was attended by members of the church from around the world.

5. In 2002, the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Utah on October 11 as part of the lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The relay traveled through various locations in the state, including the University of Utah and Park City.