Historic events in New Mormon History on 3/8
1858: Hosea Stout lists "[Howard] Egan, [Orrin Porter] Rockwell, [Ephraim K.] Hanks and several other of the 'Be'hoys'" which was American slang for "gang member" or "thug." William A. Hickman refers to himself as one of "Brigham's boys."
Source: See
The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn
1862: Salt Lake Theatre opens and during sixty years hosts such performers as Maude Adams, Lillian Russell, P.T. Barnum, the Barrymores, Eddie Foy, and Al Jolson.
Source: See
The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn
1973: The first stake on mainland Asia is formed (Seoul, South Korea).
Source: See
The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn
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