George Franklin Edmunds|Edmunds-John Randolph Tucker|Tucker Act passed by Congress: disincorporated the Church and Perpetual Emigration Fund; authorized confiscation of Church property.
James Jackson Woodruff born (only child of Mary Ann Jackson Woodruff Ross|Mary Ann Jackson and Wilford).
James Jackson Woodruff leaves his Mary Ann Jackson Woodruff Ross|mother's home and returns to live with Wilford.
John Daniel Thompson McAllister|John D. T. McAllister becomes St. George Temple, St. George, Washington County, Utah Territory|St. George Temple President.
John Doyle Lee|John D. Lee gives false report of Mountain Meadows, Washington County, Utah Territory|Mountain Meadows massacre to Wilford and Brigham Young.
John Tyler inaugurated as tenth President of 26 United States after death of President William Henry Harrison|Harrison.
Joseph Smith Jr.|Joseph Smith's first explanation of doctrine on baptism for the dead by living relatives.
Joseph Smith Jr.|Joseph Smith's First Vision in a grove near his home in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York|Palmyra, New York. ##Joseph Smith—History 1:14-20##
Joseph Smith Jr.|Joseph Smith's letter states baptism for the dead is welding link between fathers and children. ##Doctrine and Covenants 128##
Joseph Smith Jr.|Joseph Smith's second vision: instruction about the Book of Mormon and mission of Elijah (OT)|Elijah. ##Joseph Smith—History 1:30-54##
Joseph Smith Jr.|Joseph Smith administers first endowment to 8 men in room above the Red Brick Store, Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois|Red Brick Store in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois|Nauvoo.