The "Manifesto" was unanimously accepted by vote in general conference. This marked the beginning of reconciliation between the Church and the United States, which effectively paved the way to statehood for Utah a little more than five years later. (1)
-- 120 years ago - Oct 6, 1890
Brigham Young tells general conference that his published talks are scripture. (2)
-- 140 years ago - Oct 6, 1870
[Wilford Woodruff] British Mission conference; membership rose from 1,113 to 3,621 during preceding twelve months (3)
-- 170 years ago - Oct 6, 1840
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 - This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
3 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah
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