Utah marks 129 years since statehood as 45th state in the US

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On January 4, 1896, President Grover Cleveland proclaimed Utah as the 45th state in the United States. Salt Lake City officials delayed the celebration to January 6, 1896, while the Utah National Guard marked the occasion with a 21-gun salute. At the time of statehood, Utah's population was nearly 276,749. The territory was established after Mormon Pioneer settlers arrived in 1847, originally encompassing parts of present-day Nevada and Colorado. Today, Utah has a population of about 3.5 million residents. The statehood anniversary has been celebrated over the years, including significant events in 1946 and 1996.


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