Today in Mormon History - Nov 09

Tom Brokaw, of NBC Nightly News, interviews President Hinckley in advance of the winter Olympics. (1)
-- 10 years ago today - Nov 9, 2001

Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith spent much of his time reviewing and arranging the commandments and revelations in preparation for Oliver Cowdery to take them to the printing press in Independence, Missouri. (2)
-- 180 years ago today - Nov 9, 1831

The St. George Utah Temple is announced. Simultaneously, the dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies are held by Brigham Young. (3)
-- 140 years ago today - Nov 9, 1871


1 - Sherry Baker: Mormon Media History Timeline: 1827-2007, http://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=7984
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith, http://byustudies.byu.edu
3 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)

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