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20th Century: Utah Edition
A timeline of the important events in the 20th Century pertaining to Utah. -
There Is a Mine Disaster In Scofield
On this day, Winter Quarters Mine exploded, killing over 200 people. It is thought that coal dust caused the explosion. (FUN FACT: My Great Grandfather worked there, and was transferred to another mine two or three days before the explosion. He was also the second man to go back in the mine after the explosion). -
Natural Bridges Is Deemed a National Monument
Natural bridges becomes Utah's first national monument, consisting of three major bridges: Owachomo, Kachina, and Sipapu. -
Utah's First Olympic Gold Medal Is Won By Alma Richards
Alma Richards, a student at Brigham young University, won Utah's first Olympic Gold Medal. The sport in which he participated was the running high jump. -
The U.S. Enters WWI
On this day, the United States joined the fighting (this includes Utah, because it is a part of the U.S.). About 21,000 Utahns joined the army. -
Zions National Park Is Created
Zions National Park was deemed a national park by the Federal Government. It is Utah's first national park. -
U.S. Women Are Allowed The Right To Vote
Due to the 19th amendment, woman are now allowed the right to vote. In Utah, women were actually allowed to vote before this time, but the federal government took that right away. -
Utah's First Radio Transmission
Elias S. Woodruff and Nate Fullmer got together and decided to start the first radio station in Utah. Instead of buying an extremely pricey radio transmitter, they hired an engineer and made their own. Their first broadcast lasted half an hour. -
The Posey War Begins
Also known as The Last Indian Uprising, this began when two young Utes robbed a sheep farm (among other things). Afterwards, there was a short battle between the Utes and white settlers. In the end, only Chief Posey and one other Native American died. No white settlers were killed. Then the Utes were rounded up and forced to live on reservations. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression begins, starting with a stock market crash. People find it hard to find jobs and are being payed low wages. In Utah, the unemployment rate was over 35%. In Duchesne and Uintah counties, the unemployment rate was 3/4. -
Franklin Roosevelt becomes America's 32nd President
On this day, Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes America's 32nd president (again, this affects Utah because it is a part of the U.S.). This man was extremely helpful in making it through the Great Depression, and is considered by some to be America's best president.
