180 years ago today - Jul 5, 1832

Second counselor Sidney Rigdon tries to seize control of the church and is disfellowshipped until Jul 28 when he is re-ordained a high priest. This is the first instance of apostasy by a general authority.

[Source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com]

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