1. On September 4, 1829, the LDS prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation recorded as Doctrine and Covenants section 29, which addressed the second coming of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the dead. This section is still considered canon scripture by the LDS Church.

2. In 1903, the town of Helper, Utah was incorporated. The town's name was derived from the "helper" engines used to assist trains over the nearby steep grades. Today, Helper is known for its art galleries and annual arts festival.

3. On September 4, 1915, the University of Utah opened its new stadium, Ute Field, with a game against Fort Douglas. The stadium would later be renamed Rice-Eccles Stadium and become the home of the Utah Utes football team.

4. In 1939, the Buckskin Gulch cave in southern Utah was discovered by two local ranchers. Buckskin Gulch is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the United States, and is a popular destination for hikers and adventurers.

5. On September 4, 1986, author and historian Juanita Brooks passed away in St. George, Utah. Brooks is best known for her research into the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event that occurred in southern Utah in 1857. Her work helped shed light on the massacre and its aftermath.