The Johannesburg South Africa Temple was dedicated by President Hinckley. With the dedication of this building, there was now a temple on every continent except Antarctica. (1)
-- 25 years ago - Aug 24, 1985
William Smith: Appointed by apostles 24 Aug. 1845 to traveling mission giving blessings, canceled 27 Aug. (2)
-- 165 years ago - Aug 24, 1845
Sidney Rigdon ordained a Baptist minister in Warren OH (3)
-- 190 years ago - 1820 bef. Aug 24
1 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., History and Genealogy of Sidney Rigdon: The First Theologian of the Latter Day Saints, http://sidneyrigdon.com/Rigdchrn.htm
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