Today in Mormon History
Daily Snippets of what happened on this day in Mormon Church History.
85 years ago today - Apr 24, 1939
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First Counselor J. Reuben Clark requests U.S. department of State to assist immigration of two Mormons: "She and her husband are Aryan ...
130 years ago today - Apr 24, 1894
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[Franklin D. Richards] Heard Sister Julia Samson's application to Pres[iden]t W[ilford]. W[oodruff]. to have her mother's marriage ...
160 years ago today - Apr 24, 1864
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... President Young said I have ordained my son Brigham unto all the Priesthood & Power that I hold myself and appointed him one of my C...
180 years ago today - Apr 24, 1844
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To help pay Joseph Smith's debts, apostles Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, George A. Smith, and Lyman Johnson star in the play PIZZARO ...
190 years ago today - Apr 24, 1834 (Thursday)
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On this and the following six days the mob burned about one hundred and fifty houses belonging to the Saints in Jackson County, Mo. [Jens...
25 years ago today - Apr 23, 1999
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The First Presidency announced that the Church would accept donations for the construction of the Nauvoo Temple. Members could use the "...
110 years ago today - Apr 23, 1914; Thursday
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Telegram sent to President Joseph F. Smith regarding volitility in Mexico affecting Mormon colonies: "El Paso, Texas, April 23rd, 1...
115 years ago today - Apr 23, 1909; Friday
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Dr. James E. Talmage had had some conversation with the Presidency about making an effort to regain possession of the dies from which our De...
145 years ago today - Apr 23, 1879
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[Joseph and Hiel Lewis] [Joseph Smith's] so-called "money digging," of which so little is said in his histories, was in Susqu...
190 years ago today - Apr 23, 1834
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A revelation ends the Kirtland United Order and distributes its real estate assets among Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Freder...
190 years ago today - Apr 23, 1834
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The United Order would be "everlasting", and "immutable and unchangeable" to benefit the church until Jesus comes. D&...
190 years ago today - Apr 23, 1834
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The United Order would be "everlasting", and "immutable and unchangeable" to benefit the church until Jesus comes. D&...
190 years ago today - Apr 23, 1834
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Joseph Smith is referred to as "Enoch" in a revelation. [D&C 104] [Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology, Rev 01 Volume 01&q...
60 years ago today - Apr 22, 1964
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Opening of New York World's Fair which LDS church's first major exhibit hall at world's fair, the "Mormon Pavilion." C...
125 years ago today - Apr 22, 1899
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[Patriarchal Blessing of Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] .... thou shalt see the Riches of the Earth uncovered for thy good ... [Jean B...
135 years ago today - Monday, Apr 22, 1889
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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] I was subpoenaed to go before the grand jury. Upon going to the jury room I was wanted in the Joseph F. Sm...
140 years ago today - Apr 22, 1884
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[Franklin D. Richards] At Pres[iden]ts office read a letter from President W[illiam]. W. Cluff [politician / Stake President] feeling unabl...
160 years ago today - Apr 22, 1864
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[Brigham Young Sermon] .... don't after you get through preaching go to the theatre, to the dram shop, or hug a sister because she want...
180 years ago today - Apr 22, 1844
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[Joseph Smith] This morning a man who had put up at my house told me he wanted to see me alone. I went into my room with him and he told me...
185 years ago today - 1839 22 Apr.
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Joseph Smith returns to his family (now in Illinois) and reportedly indicates his intention for his son Joseph III to be his successor as ch...
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