-- Aug 24, 2008
Twin Falls Idaho Temple; Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA; Announcement: 2 October 2004; Dedication: 24 August 2008 by Thomas S. Monson; Notes: Fourth temple dedicated in Idaho and, during 2008, the second temple dedicated in Idaho that year. (1)
-- Aug 28, 2008
The Church announced that more than 140 million copies of the Book of Mormon, published in 107 languages, had been distributed since its publication in 1830. Seven major editions of the book had been published up to this time. (2)
-- Sep 20, 2008
More than 75,000 Church members in Africa united in a massive day of service that extended across 30 countries to complete more than 200 "Helping Hands" projects, designed for "Bringing Relief and Building Hope," the service day's theme. (2)
-- Oct 4, 2008
Calgary Alberta (Announced) Temple; Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Announcement: 4 October 2008; Notes: Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. (1)
Cardoba Argentina (Announced) Temple; Location: Cardoba, Cardoba, Argentina; Announcement: 4 October 2008; Notes: Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. (1)
Kansas City Missouri (Announced) Temple; Location: Kansas City, Missouri; Announcement: 4 October 2008; Notes: Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. (1)
Philadelphia Pennsylvania (Announced) Temple; Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Announcement: 4 October 2008; Notes: Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. (1)
Rome Italy (Announced) Temple; Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy; Announcement: 4 October 2008; Notes: Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. (1)
-- Nov 14, 2008
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are very disappointed over statements made in a media advisory from Mr. Ernest Michel, honorary chairman of the American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors. The advisory announced a press event on Monday, 10 November, in New York. (3)
-- Dec 1, 2008
[Quorum of the Twelve] Joseph B. Wirthlin dies. (4)
-- Dec 2, 2008
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died last night, age 91. (3)
-- Dec 8, 2008
The inaugural volume of the much-anticipated Joseph Smith Papers , released today, brings to light a project that has been under way for many years. This landmark publishing venture begins with Joseph Smiths personal journal entries, covering the years 1832 to 1839. (3)
-- Dec 13, 2008
Trujillo Peru (Announced) Temple; Location: Trujillo, Peru; Announcement: 13 December 2008; Notes: Announced on 13 December 2008, the Trujillo Peru temple will be the 2nd temple in Peru and the 17th in South America. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, List of Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#List_of_temples
2 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
4 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
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