What are some important ... utah?

Question

what are some important events in utah (just need an idea its not 4 answers) and also what are some famous people in utah?

Answer 1

By far the most important date in Utah is July 24th. Utah residents know it as The Days Of 47

On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young and a company of Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, where the Latter-day Saints settled after being forced from Nauvoo, Illinois and other locations in the eastern United States. Pulling handcarts or driving wagons with oxen or horses, thousands of pioneers carried a firm commitment to America's belief in freedom of religion as they made the trek across the plains to a vast desert landscape that became known as the Utah Territory.

According to Days of '47 Inc. "This trek of the early Utah pioneers exemplifies the courage, foresight, and faith that continue to inspire modern-day pioneers. By remembering those remarkable 1847 pioneers and all those who followed, The Days of '47 seeks to make their accomplishments and hardships live today through a variety of activities and celebrations each year. We believe the example of past and present pioneers' courage is a beacon to the world."

The parade was first held on July 24, 1849. It was then known as the "Pioneer Days Parade" up until 1931. From 1931 to 1946 the parade was known as the "Covered Wagon Days Parade". Since 1947 the parade has been known by its current name.

LDS Church wards and stakes, businesses and community groups have always sponsored floats in the parade. The military has always been well represented, and of course it always includes horses, bands, children and queens.

From the beginning, the pioneers who arrived in the valley before 1869 were honored with a dinner each July 24. The last living pioneer died in 1967. Her name was Hilda Ericson and she was 108 years old.

Answer 2

There aren't a lot of important events.  The only ones I can think of are Sundance in Park City, the Cruise-In in Cache Valley and Ogden, and Promontory Point.  There aren't really any famous people in Utah as far as Hollywood goes.  There are several professional sports players and some of the wealthiest people in the USA, but that's about it.

Answer 3

There are lot of important event is Utah like one is the trains coming together at prominatry point. Also there were several pionneer groups that came into Utah.There are lots of famous people from Utah or are in Utah right now or was born here. You can do a google search and get your answers.

Answer 4

Go to the website listed below and surf a bit....it has historic information about the different periods of Utah's history.

http://historytogo.utah.gov/facts/brief_...