1. On September 25, 1896, Utah was admitted as the 45th state in the United States. It was the first state to be admitted after the original 13 colonies.

2. In 1920, construction began on the Colorado River Aqueduct, which spans 242 miles from the Colorado River in Arizona to Southern California. The aqueduct, which was completed in 1939, helped to bring water to the arid regions of southern Utah and helped to spur economic growth in the area.

3. On September 25, 1947, the Hill Air Force Base was established in northern Utah. Today, the base is one of the largest employers in the state and plays a critical role in the defense of the United States.

4. In 2000, the first Winter Olympics held in the United States since 1980 were held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The games brought together athletes from around the world and helped to showcase the natural beauty of the state.

5. On September 25, 2007, the Crandall Canyon Mine, located in central Utah, collapsed, killing six miners and three rescue workers. The tragedy became the focus of a national discussion about safety in the mining industry and led to new reforms in workplace safety regulations.