LDS History, Oct 6, 1961 - 12 October 1961

LDS History Chronology /Timeline

-- Oct 6, 1961 - 12 October 1961
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay Henry D. Moyle Hugh B. Brown (Third Counselor) Death of J. Reuben Clark, Jr. (1)

-- Oct 6, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] J. Reuben Clark dies. (2)

-- Oct 12, 1961 - 18 September 1963
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay Henry D. Moyle Hugh B. Brown Henry D. Moyle called as First Counselor; Hugh B. Brown called as Second Counselor (1)

-- Oct 12, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] Henry D. Moyle set apart as First Counselor, Hugh B. Brown Second Counselor to President David O. McKay. (2)

-- During 1961, October
All-Church Coordinating Council established to correlate Curriculum and activities for children, youth, and adults. [See Correlation.] (3)

-- During 1961 November
A Language Training Institute was established at Brigham Young University for missionaries called to foreign countries. In 1963, it became the Language Training Mission. (4)

-- Dec 2, 1961
[Joseph Smith] Gordon B. Hinckley is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

-- Dec 3, 1961
The first Spanish-speaking stake in the Church was created in Mexico City. (4)

[Media] First Spanish-speaking stake organized in Mexico City. (6)

-- Dec 4, 1961
Missionary Language Institute opened at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with Ernest J. Wilkins serving as director (see Missionary Training Centers). (7)

-- 1961
Church Membership at end of year: 1,823,661
New Converts : 130,481
Percent Change from previous year: 7.71% (8)

First use of computers to provide names for temple ordinances. (7)

-- During (1961)
[Juanita Brooks] Two books elevated Brooks to fame: The Mountain Meadows Massacre (1950) and John Doyle Lee: Zealot, Pioneer Builder, Scapegoat (1961). (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
2 - 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)
3 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
4 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Sherry Baker: Mormon Media History Timeline: 1827-2007, http://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=7984
7 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
9 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
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LDS History, 1960s

LDS History Chronology /Timeline

-- During 1960s
[Utah Coal Mining] An economic setback struck Utah coal in the 1950s and 1960s. It was relieved only when the combination of the Arab oil embargo and the original Clean Air Act in the seventies resulted in coal mine acquisition by energy companies which use coal to generate electricity. (1)

-- Mar 12, 1961
The first non-English-speaking stake of the Church was organized at The Hague in The Netherlands. (2)

Netherlands Stake in The Hague became the first non-English-speaking stake in the Church. (3)

-- Jun 22, 1961 - 6 October 1961
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Henry D. Moyle Hugh B. Brown (Third Counselor) Hugh B. Brown called as Third Counselor (4)

-- Jun 22, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] Hugh B. Brown set apart as Third Counselor to President David O. McKay. (5)

-- Jun 26, 1961-5 July
Uniform system for teaching investigators introduced as the Church's standard teaching plan at mission presidents' conference in Salt Lake City. (3)

-- During 1961 June-July
A number of significant developments took place that revamped the missionary program. The first seminar for all mission presidents was held June 26-July 27 in Salt Lake City, at which new programs were outlined. Also, a new teaching plan of six lessons to be used in every mission of the Church was officially presented, as was the "every member a missionary" program. The missions of the world were divided into nine areas, and a General Authority was called to administer each area. (2)

-- Aug 04, 1961
[U.S. Religious History] The Christian Broadcasting Network, founded and run by Pat Robertson, began broadcasting over the radio. (6)

-- Sep 30, 1961
Priesthood Correlation program instituted. (3)

Elder Harold B. Lee, under the direction of the First Presidency, announced that all Church programs were to be correlated through the priesthood to strengthen the family and the individual. (7)

[Harold B. Lee] At the direction of the First Presidency, announces plan for correlating all Church programs. (8)

-- Oct 01, 1961
[U.S. Religious History] The Christian Broadcasting Network, founded and run by Pat Robertson, began broadcasting on TV. (6)

-- Oct 5, 1961
[Quorum of the Twelve] Gordon B. Hinckley ordained. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
5 - 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)
6 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
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LDS History, 1959-

-- During 1959-
[Periodicals] Sheng te jr sheng; Southern Far East Hong Kong (Changed to Shentao Mission che sheng 1986; changed to Sheng tu chih sheng 1988; Unified 1967) Taiwan CHINESE (Periodical) (1)

-- During 1959
[Thomas S. Monson] Called as president of the Canadian Mission. (2)

-- Jan 3, 1960
The First Presidency inaugurated a three-month series of weekly Sunday evening fireside programs for youth. President David O. McKay addressed an estimated 200,000 youth at the opening fireside, carried by direct telephone wire to 290 stake centers in the United States, western Canada, and Hawaii. (3)

-- Mar 27, 1960
[Harold B. Lee] Organizes the first stake in Europe at Manchester, England. (4)

-- During 1960 March
The First Presidency requested the General Priesthood Committee, with Elder Harold B. Lee of the Quorum of the Twelve as chairman, to make a study of Church programs and curriculum with the object of providing for better "correlation." (3)

-- Apr 28, 1960
[U.S. Religious History] The 100th General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church (PCUS) passed a resolution declaring that sexual relations in the context of marriage but without the intent to conceive children were not sinful. (5)

-- Jul 21, 1960
First Presidency issues statement allowing young men to serve missions at age 19, even though they had not met educational and military qualifications previously required. (3)

-- Dec 08, 1960
[U.S. Religious History] Madalyn Murray (later O'Hair) filed suit in the Baltimore to force the end of required Bible readings and recitations of the Lord's Prayer in public schools. (5)

-- 1960
Church Membership at end of year: 1,693,180
New Converts : 77,092
Percent Change from previous year: 4.77% (6)

-- During 1960s
[BYU] A demonstration Training School and Brigham Young High School were discontinued in the 1960s and the last university-related classes moved to the main campus shortly before Academy Square was sold in 1975. (7)

-- During 1960
[Catholic Church in Utah] The writings and radio addresses of Bishop Duane G. Hunt (1884-1960), fifth bishop of the diocese, kept Utah Catholics in the national spotlight. (8)

Also in January, the Church began setting up the administrative framework for a large building program in Europe. By early 1961, administrative building areas outside North America had been established for all parts of the world where the Church existed, and the labor missionary program, which originated in the South Pacific in the early 1950s, was utilized in each area. (3)

-- During 1960s
[General Religious History] Various Neopagan movements gain momentum. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
2 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
3 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
8 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
9 - Wikipedia, Timeline of Religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion#History_of_Religion
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LDS History, 1958

-- During 1958
[Utah] Glen Canyon National Recreation Area recognized. (1)

-- Mar 03, 1959
[U.S. Religious History] The Unitarian Church and the Universalist Church both voted to merge into a single denomination. (2)

-- Apr 6, 1959
President David O. McKay issued his famous "Every member a missionary" slogan. (3)

-- May 19, 1959 - 12 June 1959
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Death of Stephen L Richards (4)

-- May 19, 1959
[Quorum of the Twelve] Stephen L. Richards dies. (5)

-- Jun 12, 1959 - 22 June 1961
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Henry D. Moyle J. Reuben Clark, Jr. called as First Counselor; Henry D. Moyle called as Second Counselor (4)

-- Jun 12, 1959
[Quorum of the Twelve] J. Reuben Clark is called as First Counselor to President David O. McKay. Henry D. Moyle is called as Second Counselor. (5)

-- Jun 19, 1959
The First Presidency issues a Formal Statement urging Latter-day Saints to keep the Sabbath Day Holy, and specifically, to not shop on Sundays. (6)

-- Oct 15, 1959
[Quorum of the Twelve] Howard W. Hunter ordained. (5)

-- Nov 29, 1959
The Tabernacle Choir received a Grammy award for its recording of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" at the first television awards show of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, Calif. (3)

At the First Televised Grammy awards in Los Angeles, California, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir receives an award for it's recording of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." (6)

-- During November 1959
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The Battle Hymn of the Republic earns the choir a Grammy Award in the Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus category. (7)

-- 1959
Church Membership at end of year: 1,616,088
New Converts : 60,289
Percent Change from previous year: 3.88% (8)

Footnotes:
1 - History to Go, Utah Today, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/utahtoday.html
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
3 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
5 - 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)
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
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LDS History, May 18, 1958

-- May 18, 1958
New Zealand Stake, in Auckland, became the first outside North America and Hawaii. (1)

-- May 20, 1958
New Zealand Temple, the first in southern hemisphere, dedicated by David O. McKay. (1)

-- During 1958, August
[Harold B. Lee] Tours South Africa and the Holy Land. (2)

-- Sep 7, 1958
The London Temple, now known as the London England Temple is dedicated by President David O. McKay. (3)

London England Temple; Location: Lingfield, Surrey, United Kingdom; Announcement: 17 February 1955; Dedication: 7 September 1958 by David O. McKay; Rededication: 18 October 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern contemporary, single spire (4)

-- During 1958, September
[David O McKay] Dedicates the London England Temple. (5)

-- Dec 09, 1958
[U.S. Religious History] The John Birch Society was founded. (6)

-- Dec 17, 1958
The Church College of Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii, was dedicated by President David O. McKay. (7)

-- 1958
Church Membership at end of year: 1,555,799
New Converts : 67,485
Percent Change from previous year: 4.53% (8)

A new program for convert integration was adopted during the year, having been previously tried on a pilot basis in several stakes. (7)

[Leonard J. Arrignton] After military service in North Africa and Italy during World War II, he returned to complete a Ph.D. with a dissertation later published in 1958 as Great Basin Kingdom: An Economic History of the Latter-day Saints, 1830-1900. After marrying Grace Fort, Arrington accepted an appointment to teach economics at Utah State University. The couple had three children - James, Carl and Susan (Madsen). Both individually and in collaboration with students and other scholars, Arrington was incredibly prolific in producing historical articles and books. (9)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Roy W. Doxey writes a Study Guide for Special Interests (Salt Lake City: General Boards of the MIA, 1958). (10)

[Thomas S. Monson] Named assistant manager of Deseret News press. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
4 - 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
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
7 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
9 - Utah Historical Encyclopedia, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE
10 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
11 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
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LDS History, Jun 25, 1957

-- Jun 25, 1957
[U.S. Religious History] The Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church merged, creating the United Church of Christ (UCC). (1)

-- During 1957 July
The Pacific Board of Education was organized to supervise all Church schools in the Pacific area. (2)

-- During 1957 October
The semiannual general conference was canceled due to a flu epidemic. (2)

General conference canceled because of flu epidemic. (3)

-- 1957
Church Membership at end of year: 1,488,314
New Converts : 71,583
Percent Change from previous year: 5.05% (4)

[Spencer W. Kimball] Undergoes an operation for cancer of the throat; one and one-half vocal cords are removed. (5)

Utah Division of Thiokol is opened on October 17; it is later called Wasatch Division. (6)

-- Feb 11, 1958
[Joseph Smith] Elder Adam S. Bennion dies after serving only five years. (7)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Adam S. Bennion dies. (8)

-- Apr 10, 1958
[Joseph Smith] Hugh B. Brown is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (7)

-- Apr 20, 1958
The New Zealand Temple was dedicated by President David O. McKay. (2)

Hamilton New Zealand Temple; Location: Hamilton, New Zealand; Announcement: 17 February 1955; Dedication: 20 April 1958 by David O. McKay; Style: Modern contemporary, single spire (9)

-- During 1958, April
[David O McKay] Dedicates the Hamilton New Zealand Temple. (10)

Footnotes:
1 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - History to Go, Utah Today, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/utahtoday.html
7 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - 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)
9 - 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
10 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Journals of Joseph Smith, Wilford Woodruff, & Eliza R. Snow on display

"Treasures of the Collection Open House"

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Come enjoy a rare and unique display of historical items from the
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LDS History, Jan 8, 1956

-- Jan 8, 1956
First student wards and stakes at Brigham Young University. (1)

-- Mar 11, 1956
President David O. McKay dedicated the Los Angeles Temple. (2)

Los Angeles California Temple; Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; Announcement: 6 March 1937; Dedication: 11 March 1956 by David O. McKay; Style: Modern, single-tower design - designed by Edward O. Anderson; Notes: Reopened after renovations. (3)

-- During 1956, March
[David O McKay] Dedicates the Los Angeles California Temple. (4)

-- Jun 19, 1956
[U.S. Religious History] Jerry Falwell broke away from the church were he was saved and founded Thomas Road Baptist Church, the church he continues to lead. (5)

-- Oct 3, 1956
The new Relief Society Building in Salt Lake City was dedicated. (2)

Relief Society Building dedicated. (1)

-- During 1956, October
[David O McKay] Dedicates the Relief Society Building. (4)

-- Nov 26, 1956
[U.S. Religious History] Ellery Schempp, protesting the mandatory reading of passages from the Bible in his public school homeroom, decided to read passages from the Koran instead of the Bible; that earned him a trip to the principal's office. He and his family would request help from the American Civil Liberties Union, launching the case of School District of Abington Township v. Schempp. In the end, The Supreme Court ruled that such mandatory religious exercises were unconstitutional. (5)

-- 1956
Church Membership at end of year: 1,416,731
New Converts : 59,457
Percent Change from previous year: 4.38% (6)

[Capital Punishment] In 1956, two men were executed simultaneously for the killing of a Beaver City gas station employee. (7)

[Utah] Congress creates Colorado River Storage Project. (8)

-- During 1957 April
Videotape first used to record and rebroadcast general conference. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - 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
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/c/CAPITOLPUN.html
8 - History to Go, Utah Today, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/utahtoday.html
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LDS History, 1955, August

-- During 1955, August
[David O McKay] Visits Europe with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (1)

-- During 1955 August-September
The Tabernacle Choir made a major concert tour of Europe. (2)

-- During August 1955
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The first choir concert tour to Europe, with stops in Scotland, Wales, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France, is completed. (3)

-- Sep 11, 1955
The Swiss Temple, near Bern, was dedicated by President David O. McKay. (2)

Swiss Temple became first in Europe; films introduced to provide the endowment in various languages. (4)

Bern Switzerland Temple; Location: Manchenbuchsee, Switzerland; Announcement: 1 July 1952; Dedication: 11 September 1955 by David O. McKay; Rededication: 23 November 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern, single spire; Notes: Bern was the first temple to present the endowment using a movie, necessitated by the multiple languages required to support the members in Europe. (5)

-- Sep 26, 1955
The Church College of Hawaii, now BYU-Hawaii, was opened. (2)

-- During 1955, September
[David O McKay] Dedicates the Bern Switzerland Temple. (1)

-- Dec 27, 1955
A letter from the Presiding Bishopric announced that students at BYU would be organized into campus wards and stakes beginning Jan. 8, 1956. This move set the pattern for student wards to be organized at Church colleges and institutes of religion wherever their numbers warranted it. (2)

-- 1955
Church Membership at end of year: 1,357,274
New Converts : 55,034
Percent Change from previous year: 4.23% (6)

A special program of missionary work among the Jewish people was organized. It continued until 1959. (2)

-- Jan 1, 1956
Frederick S. Williams, former mission president in Argentina and Uruguay, moved with his family to Peru and contacted Church headquarters for permission to organize a branch and begin missionary work. First missionaries arrived Aug. 7, 1956. (2)

-- Jan 8, 1956
The first campus wards and stakes in the Church were organized at BYU. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - 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
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
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LDS History, 1954

-- 1954
Church Membership at end of year: 1,302,240
New Converts : 55,878
Percent Change from previous year: 4.48% (1)

[David O McKay] Begins 32,000-mile mission tour; first Church President to visit Central American and South American missions; first General Authority to visit the South African mission. (2)

[General Religious History] Wicca, popularized by Gerald Gardner. (3)

[Harold B. Lee] Holds servicemens conferences in Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Philippines, and Guam. (4)

Dr. J. LeRoy Kimball began first restoration efforts on the home of his great-grandfather, Heber C. Kimball. He envisioned a restored Nauvoo, "a Williamsburg of the Midwest." (5)

-- During 1954-
[Periodicals] Ko E Tuhlulu; Tongan Mission Auckland, New Zealand (Changed to Tuhulu 1980; Unified 1968) TONGAN (Periodical) (6)

-- During 1954-1955
[Periodicals] El Deseret Oriental; Uruguayan Mission Montevideo, Uruguay SPANISH (Periodical) (6)

-- During 1955 January-February
President David O. McKay took a trip covering more than 45,000 miles to the missions of the South Pacific, selected a site for the New Zealand Temple and discussed plans for the building of a Church college in New Zealand. (7)

-- Feb 12, 1955
President David O. McKay broke ground for Church College of Hawaii. (8)

-- Jun 26, 1955
[Thomas S. Monson] Sustained as second counselor in the Temple View Stake presidency. (9)

-- During July 1955
[Financial] The Church Building Committee is organized to coordinate and supervise the construction of church facilities. (10)

-- During 1955 July
The Church Building Committee was organized to supervise the vast building program of the Church throughout the world. (7)

-- Aug 27, 1955
President David O. McKay breaks ground for the London Temple, now known as the London England Temple. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Wikipedia, Timeline of Religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion#History_of_Religion
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - LDS Church News: Nauvoo -- The City of Joseph, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58063/Church-history--Nauvoo.html
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
7 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
9 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
10 - http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/282148/
11 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
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LDS History, 1953

-- 1953
Church Membership at end of year: 1,246,362
New Converts : 57,309
Percent Change from previous year: 4.82% (1)

[David O McKay] Receives the Boy Scouts highest honor, the Silver Buffalo. (2)

[Thomas S. Monson] Appointed sales manager for Deseret News press. (3)

[Utah] In Colorado City, Arizona, a mass police raid against members of the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints (FLDS) led to the arrest of scores of men and the separation of children from their families. FLDS members were avowed polygamists. (4)

Ansel Adams creates a photo essay on the Mormons in Utah for Life Magazine. (5)

-- Jan 2, 1954
President David O. McKay left Salt Lake City on a trip to London, England; South Africa; and South and Central America. He returned in mid-February, and at that point had visited every existing mission of the Church. He was the first president of the Church to visit the South African Mission. (6)

-- Jan 9, 1954
[Mark Hofmann] Steven Christensen born in Salt Lake City, Utah. (7)

-- Apr 8, 1954
[Quorum of the Twelve] George Q. Morris ordained. (8)

-- Jul 21, 1954
The First Presidency announced the establishment of the Church College of Hawaii. The college commenced operation Sept. 26, 1955. (6)

-- During 1954 July
The Church announced the inauguration of the Indian Placement Program, whereby Indian students of elementary- and secondary-school age could be placed in foster homes during the school year in order for them to take advantage of better educational opportunities. (6)

-- Aug 31, 1954
The First Presidency approved a plan to ordain young men of the Aaronic Priesthood to the office of teacher at age 14 and priest at age 16. The previous ages were 15 and 17. (6)

Ages for advancement in the Aaronic Priesthood set at deacon, 12; teacher, 14; priest, 16. (9)

-- Dec 7, 1954
[Mark Hofmann] Mark William Hofmann born in Salt Lake City, Utah. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
4 - Ratnikas, Algis, TimelinesDb, http://www.timelinesdb.com/listevents.php?subjid=201title=Utah
5 - History to Go, Utah Today, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/utahtoday.html
6 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
7 - Whittaker, David J., The Hofmann Maze, A Book Review Essay with a Chronology and Bibliography of the Hofmann Case, BYU Studies Vol. 29, No. 1, pg.80,
8 - 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)
9 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
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LDS History, 1952

-- During 1952
Church published first official proselyting outline for missionaries. (1)

[General Religious History] Scientology is created. (2)

[Utah] Six-mile Duchesne Tunnel is completed for irrigation. (3)

-- Mar 25, 1953
The First Presidency announced that returning missionaries would no longer report directly to General Authorities but, rather, to their stake presidency and high council. (4)

Church announced that missionaries would now report their missions to stake presidencies, not to general authorities. (1)

-- Apr 9, 1953
[Joseph Smith] Adam S. Bennion is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

-- Jul 9, 1953
Organization of the United Church School System, with Ernest L. Wilkinson as administrator, was publicly announced. (4)

-- Jul 15, 1953
[Joseph Smith] Elder Albert E. Bowen dies. (5)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Albert E. Bowen dies. (6)

-- Aug 10, 1953
President David O. McKay dedicates the site for the London Temple, now known as the London England Temple. (7)

-- Oct 8, 1953
[Joseph Smith] Richard L. Evans is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

-- During 1953 October
The semiannual conference of the Church was broadcast by television for the first time outside the Intermountain area. (4)

-- Dec 13, 1953
[Quorum of the Twelve] Matthew Cowley dies. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Wikipedia, Timeline of Religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion#History_of_Religion
3 - History to Go, Utah Today, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/utahtoday.html
4 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - 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)
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
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LDS History, Apr 6, 1952

-- Apr 6, 1952
[Joseph Smith] LeGrand Richards is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (1)

-- Apr 10, 1952
[Quorum of the Twelve] LeGrand Richards ordained. (2)

-- During 1952, June
[David O McKay] Leaves on nine-week tour of Europe, during which time he visits Church members in nine countries. (3)

-- During 1952 June
President David O. McKay made a six-week tour of European missions and branches in Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Wales, Scotland and France. During this trip he announced Bern, Switzerland, as site of the first European temple. (4)

-- Oct 6, 1952
A letter from the Presiding Bishopric introduced a new Senior Aaronic Priesthood program, with men over 21 years of age organized into separate Aaronic Priesthood quorums. Subsequently, special weekday classes were encouraged in each stake to prepare these brethren for the Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances. (4)

-- Nov 20, 1952
[Joseph Smith] Elder John A. Widtsoe dies. (1)

-- Nov 25, 1952
Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Quorum of the Twelve was chosen Secretary of Agriculture by Dwight D. Eisenhower, newly elected president of the United States. Elder Benson served in that capacity for eight years. (4)

Ezra Taft Benson appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (served 1953-61). (5)

-- Nov 29, 1952
[Quorum of the Twelve] John A. Widtsoe dies. (2)

-- Dec 31, 1952
A letter from the First Presidency announced that the Primary Association had been assigned the duty of establishing the Cub Scout program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys of the Church. (4)

Primary program incorporated Cub scouts. (5)

-- 1952
Church Membership at end of year: 1,189,053
New Converts : 41,896
Percent Change from previous year: 3.65% (6)

A Systematic Program for Teaching the Gospel was published for use by the missionaries of the Church. This inaugurated the use of a standard plan of missionary work throughout the Church, although the specific format of the various lessons was modified from time to time. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
2 - 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)
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
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LDS History, Apr 9, 1951

-- Apr 9, 1951
[Quorum of the Twelve] The First Presidency is reorganized, with David O. McKay President, Stephen L. Richards First Counselor, and J. Reuben Clark Second Counselor. Joseph Fielding Smith becomes President of the Quorum. (1)

-- Jul 20, 1951
Because the Korean War reduced the number of young elders being called as missionaries, the First Presidency issued a call for seventies to help fill the need. Many married men subsequently served full-time missions. (2)

Seventies and many married men were asked to serve missions because of missionary shortages during the Korean War. (3)

-- Sep 30, 1951
[U.S. Religious History] Billy Graham's "Hour of Decision" program first aired on ABC. (4)

-- Oct 11, 1951
[Joseph Smith] Marion G. Romney is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

-- 1951
Church Membership at end of year: 1,147,157
New Converts : 35,843
Percent Change from previous year: 3.23% (6)

[Media] The Primary Association’s “Children’s Friend of the Air” was the first Church program to be regularly televised. (7)

-- During 1951-1961
[Periodicals] El Candil; Uruguayan Mission Montevideo, Uruguay SPANISH (Periodical) (8)

-- Feb 3, 1952
[Joseph Smith] Elder Joseph F. Merrill dies. (5)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Joseph F. Merrill dies. (1)

-- Mar 2, 1952
The new Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City was dedicated. Half the cost of the building had been raised by children of the Church through the continuing Primary penny drive. (2)

New Primary Children's Hospital dedicated. (3)

-- Apr 5, 1952
[Media] The priesthood session of General Conference was carried by direct telephone wire to buildings outside of Temple Square for the first time. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - 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)
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - The Mormon Channel: The Broadcast and Media History of the LDS Church Timeline, http://radio.lds.org/eng/about/media-timeline
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
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LDS History, 1950

-- 1950
Church Membership at end of year: 1,111,314
New Converts : 32,643
Percent Change from previous year: 3.03% (1)

[David O McKay] Sustained and set apart as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (2)

Indian Student placement program implemented. (3)

LeGrand Richards's book A Marvelous Work and a Wonder published. (3)

-- During 1950-
[Periodicals] Valkeus; Finnish Mission Helsinki, Finland (Unified 1967) Frankfurt, Germany FINNISH (Periodical) (4)

-- During 1950
[Spencer W. Kimball] Loses his voice through a serious throat ailment. His voice is restored following a priesthood blessing. (5)

[Thomas S. Monson] Named Deseret News classified advertising manager. (6)

-- Apr 4, 1951
President George Albert Smith died in Salt Lake City at age 81.April 9 â€" President David O. McKay was sustained as ninth president of the Church, with Presidents Stephen L Richards and J. Reuben Clark Jr. as counselors. (7)

[Joseph Smith] President George Albert Smith dies on his birthday. David O. McKay becomes president. (8)

[Quorum of the Twelve] George Albert Smith dies. (9)

-- Apr 9, 1951 - 19 May 1959
[1st Presidency Changes] David O. McKay Stephen L Richards J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Reorganization of First Presidency after death of George Albert Smith (10)

-- Apr 9, 1951
[David O McKay] Sustained and set apart as the ninth President of the Church, with Stephen L Richards as first counselor and J. Reuben Clark Jr. as second counselor. At this time, the Church had approximately one million members. (2)

David O. McKay sustained as President of the Church. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
7 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
9 - 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)
10 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
11 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
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LDS History, Feb 25, 1950

-- Feb 25, 1950
Missionaries returned to Hong Kong for the first time since 1853. (1)

-- Mar 12, 1950
[Thomas S. Monson] Sustained as second counselor in the 6th-7th Ward bishopric. Had previously been ward clerk and ward Young Men's president. (2)

-- During 1950 March
The Tahitian mission purchased an 81-foot yacht for mission travel. (1)

-- May 7, 1950
[Thomas S. Monson] Sustained as bishop of the 6th-7th Ward. (2)

-- Jun 1, 1950
President George Albert Smith dedicated a statue of Brigham Young at the nation's Capitol. (1)

-- Jul 1, 1950
The responsibility of the LDS girls' program was transferred from the Presiding Bishopric to the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, where it remained until 1974. (1)

-- Aug 8, 1950
[Joseph Smith] President George F. Richards, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dies. (3)

[Quorum of the Twelve] George F. Richards dies. (4)

-- Sep 30, 1950
[Quorum of the Twelve] David O. McKay becomes President of the Quorum. (4)

-- During 1950 September
Early morning seminaries were inaugurated in Southern California. This was the beginning of a movement that spread seminary throughout the Church on an early morning, nonreleased-time basis. (1)

Early-morning seminary inaugurated in southern California. (5)

-- Oct 5, 1950
[Joseph Smith] Delbert L. Stapley is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (3)

-- Nov 11, 1950
Terrence Henry Rooney, first Latter-day Saint elected to the British Parliament, is born in Bradford, Yorkshire. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
3 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
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)
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
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LDS History, 1948

-- During 1948
[Joseph Smith] President George Albert Smith petitions the Lord to lift the ban on blacks receiving the priesthood. He claims he is denied. The ban was not lifted until 1978. (1)

-- During 1948-
[Periodicals] A Gaivota; Brazilian Mission Sao Paulo, Brazil (Changed to A Liahona 1951) (Unified 1968) PORTUGUESE (Periodical) (2)

-- During 1948
[Spencer W. Kimball] Suffers and recovers from a severe heart ailment. (3)

[Thomas S. Monson] Graduated with honors from the University of Utah with a bachelor's of science in marketing. (4)

-- During 1949
[U.S. Religious History] Indian law abolished the "untouchable" class, the lowest of all the old Hindu hereditary castes. (5)

-- Apr 5, 1949
At a special welfare meeting held in conjunction with general conference, the Welfare Program was declared a permanent program of the Church. (6)

-- During 1949 October
For the first time, general conference was broadcast publicly over KSL television in Salt Lake City, although since April 1948 it had been carried by closed-circuit television to other buildings on Temple Square. (6)

-- During October 1949
[Media] The 120th Semi-annual General Conference was the first televised General Conference of the LDS Church. (7)

-- 1949
Church Membership at end of year: 1,078,671
New Converts : 36,701
Percent Change from previous year: 3.52% (8)

A film made by the Church in Hollywood, The Lord's Way, was introduced. (6)

The first commercial recording by the choir. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City, Volume I, is released for sale. (9)

[Thomas S. Monson] Named assistant classified advertising manager of the Deseret News. (4)

-- Feb 24, 1950
The last two missionaries of the Czechoslovakian Mission were released from prison after 27 days and expelled from communist Czechoslovakia. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
2 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
5 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
6 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
7 - The Mormon Channel: The Broadcast and Media History of the LDS Church Timeline, http://radio.lds.org/eng/about/media-timeline
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
9 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
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LDS History, Dec 20, 1947

-- Dec 20, 1947
President George Albert Smith announced that following the end of World War II, the Church had the responsibility to carry the gospel to the people at home and abroad, a missionary posture leading to the internationalization of the Church. (1)

-- 1947
Church Membership at end of year: 1,016,170
New Converts : 19,665
Percent Change from previous year: 1.97% (2)

-- During 1947 December
Fast day was set aside for the relief of those in need in Europe. About $210,000 was collected and then distributed to Europeans of all faiths by an agency not connected with the Church. (1)

-- During 1947
Also in December, more than one million people visited Temple Square in one year for the first time. (1)

The Church reached the 1 million-member mark. May, The vast project of revising early scripture translations and translating the scriptures into additional languages was begun by the Church offices. (1)

Church membership reached one million (see Growth). (3)

-- During 1948 April
Mission presidents from around the world reported increasing numbers of baptisms. An expanded building program was started. (1)

-- May 14, 1948
[U.S. Religious History] Israel was formally established as an independent state. (4)

-- During 1948 June
It was announced that Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, would become a four-year college in the 1949-50 school year. (1)

-- Oct 7, 1948
[Thomas S. Monson] Married Frances Johnson in the Salt Lake Temple. (5)

-- Oct 17, 1948
The Tabernacle Choir performed its 1,000th national broadcast over radio. (1)

-- 1948
Church Membership at end of year: 1,041,970
New Converts : 25,800
Percent Change from previous year: 2.54% (2)

-- During 1948 December
Significant increases were made among the Indian membership in the Southwest states. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
5 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
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LDS History, 1946 May

-- During 1946 May
President George Albert Smith became the first president of the Church to visit Mexico. While in the country, he met with Manuel Avila Camacho, president of Mexico. (1)

George Albert Smith visited Mexico and helped reunify disaffected Church members. (2)

-- 1946
Church Membership at end of year: 996,505
New Converts : 17,051
Percent Change from previous year: 1.74% (3)

Missionary work resumed in South Pacific under the direction of Matthew Cowley. (2)

-- Jan 21, 1947
[Quorum of the Twelve] Charles A. Callis dies. (4)

-- Apr 10, 1947 - 4 October 1979
[Change in Presiding Church Patriarch Office] Eldred G. Smith Son of former Presiding Patriarch Hyrum G. Smith; great-great-grandson of Hyrum Smith (5)

-- Apr 10, 1947
[Quorum of the Twelve] Henry D. Moyle ordained. (4)

-- Jul 22, 1947
A caravan of wagon-canopied automobiles of the same number of people as the original pioneer company, arrived in Salt Lake City after following the Mormon Pioneer Trail. (1)

-- Jul 24, 1947
Church members celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Pioneers' arrival in Salt Lake Valley. The "This Is the Place" monument was dedicated by President George Albert Smith. (1)

Centennial of Pioneer entry into Salt Lake Valley. (6)

This Is the Place Monument dedicated during pioneer centennial. (2)

-- During 1947 November
Some 75 tons of potatoes, raised and donated by Dutch members, were delivered to needy families in Germany. A year later, the German Saints harvested their own crop of potatoes. (1)

-- Dec 1, 1947
An ambitious project to microfilm European records was started by the Genealogical Society. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
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)
5 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Presiding Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presiding_Patriarch#Chronology_of_the_Presiding_Patriarchs_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, 1945

-- 1945
Church Membership at end of year: 979,454
New Converts : 25,450
Percent Change from previous year: 2.67% (1)

[David O McKay] Sustained and set apart as second counselor to President George Albert Smith. (2)

Also, the Tabernacle was opened to the general public for the first time since March 1942. (3)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Assistant Church Historian Preston Nibley republishes the Improvement Era history with additional editing: he omits profanity, indelicate, or sensitive matter and adds some footnotes. Reprints follow in 1954, 1957, 1958, 1965, 1975, and 1979. (4)

-- During 1945-1949
[Periodicals] Novy Hlas; Czechoslovakian Prague, Czechoslovakia Mission CZECH (Periodical) (5)

-- During 1945-46
[Thomas S. Monson] Served in Navy in San Diego. (6)

-- During 1946 January
The Church began sending supplies to the Saints in Europe. This continued for the next several years. (3)

Church began shipping supplies to Europe to relieve suffering. (7)

-- Feb 4, 1946
Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Quorum of the Twelve, newly called as president of the European Mission, left New York for Europe to administer to the physical and spiritual needs of members there. He traveled throughout Europe for most of the year, visiting Saints who had been isolated by the war, distributing Church welfare supplies, and setting the branches of the Church in order. (3)

Ezra Taft Benson began his postwar tour of Europe, reopening the area for missionary work. (7)

The first Mormons left Nauvoo, Ill., and crossed the Mississippi River heading toward Utah. (8)

-- During 1946, February
Elder Ezra Taft Benson left to administer to physical and spiritual needs of European Saints after World War II. (9)

-- May 2, 1946
The First Presidency instructed local Church leaders that in meetings where the sacrament is passed, it should be passed to the presiding officer first. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
5 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
6 - Deseret News, Timeline: Thomas S. Monson, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695250351,00.html
7 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
8 - Ratnikas, Algis, TimelinesDb, http://www.timelinesdb.com/listevents.php?subjid=201title=Utah
9 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, Aug 14, 1945

-- Aug 14, 1945
Japanese surrender ended World War II. (1)

-- Sep 2, 1945
Formal ceremonies of surrender, ending World War II â€" history's deadliest and most far-reaching conflict â€" were held aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Japan had surrendered on Aug. 14 (V-J Day); Germany on May 8 (V-E Day). (2)

-- Sep 23, 1945
The Idaho Falls Temple was dedicated by President George Albert Smith. (2)

Idaho Falls Temple dedicated by George Albert Smith. (1)

Idaho Falls Idaho Temple; Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA; Announcement: 3 March 1937; Dedication: 23 September 1945 by George Albert Smith; Style: Modern, center spire - designed by John Fetzer, Sr. (3)

-- During 1945 September
The First Presidency began calling mission presidents for areas vacated during the war. This process continued through 1946. The sending of missionaries soon followed the appointment of mission presidents. By the end of 1946, 3,000 missionaries were in the field. (2)

Church began calling new mission presidents and reopening missions closed during World War II. (1)

-- Oct 5, 1945-7
The first general, unrestricted conference of the Church in four years was held in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. (During World War II, general conferences were limited to general, stake, and ward priesthood leaders.) (2)

-- Oct 11, 1945
[Quorum of the Twelve] Matthew Cowley ordained. (4)

-- Nov 3, 1945
President George Albert Smith met with U.S. President Harry S. Truman in the White House and presented the Church's plans to use its welfare facilities to help relieve the suffering of Latter-day Saints in Europe. (2)

George Albert Smith met with U.S. president Harry S Truman to discuss shipment of Church welfare supplies to Europe. (1)

-- Nov 6, 1945
The Temple Endowment is presented in Spanish, the first time the scared ceremonies are presented in a language other than English. (5)

-- Nov 15, 1945
The Poem "My Father in Heaven" by Eliza R. Snow is published. This poem was eventually put to music, and became one of our popular hymns "O My Father" [LDS Hymn Book, #292]. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
3 - 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
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)
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, May 14, 1945

-- May 14, 1945
President Heber J. Grant died in Salt Lake City at age 88. (1)

President Heber J. Grant d. Salt Lake City, age 88. (2)

Heber J. Grant died. (3)

[Heber J. Grant] Dies in Salt Lake City, Utah. (4)

[Joseph Smith] President Heber J. Grant, the last LDS church president to have practiced polygamy, dies. George Albert Smith becomes the next president of the church. (5)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Heber J. Grant dies. (6)

-- May 21, 1945 - 4 April 1951
[1st Presidency Changes] George Albert Smith J. Reuben Clark, Jr. David O. McKay Reorganization of First Presidency after death of Heber J. Grant (7)

-- May 21, 1945
At a special meeting of the Quorum of the Twelve in the Salt Lake Temple, the First Presidency was reorganized with President George Albert Smith ordained and set apart as the eighth president of the Church. Presidents J. Reuben Clark Jr. and David O. McKay, counselors to President Grant, were called also as counselors to President Smith. (1)

George Albert Smith became President of Church. (2)

George Albert Smith ordained and set apart as eighth president of the Church. (3)

George Albert Smith became President of the Church. (8)

[Quorum of the Twelve] The First Presidency is reorganized, with George Albert Smith President, J. Reuben Clark First Counselor, and David O. McKay Second Counselor. George F. Richards becomes President of the Quorum. (6)

-- Jul 16, 1945
The First Presidency authorized monthly priesthood and auxiliary leadership meetings if they could be held without violating government restrictions concerning use of gas and rubber. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - 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)
7 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, 1944 March

-- During 1944 March
The Church announced the purchase of Spring Hill in Missouri, known in Church history as Adam-ondi-Ahman. (See D&C 116.). Final deeds for the purchase were dated June 27, 1944, the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The deed to the land was passed on to the Church by Eugene Johnson, whose family had been in possession of the property for a century. (1)

-- Apr 20, 1944
[Quorum of the Twelve] Mark E. Petersen ordained. (2)

-- May 15, 1944
A 12-page monthly Church News for the 70,000 LDS servicemen was inaugurated by the First Presidency in order to keep more closely in touch with the servicemen. (1)

-- Jun 6, 1944
Allied forces, numbering 130,000 men, invaded Europe at Normandy, France, on "D-Day" breaking the Nazi stranglehold on the Continent and leading to the eventual surrender of Germany. (1)

-- Jun 25, 1944
Memorial services were held in each ward to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith. Special services were also held in Carthage Jail on June 27. (1)

-- During 1944 July
The Church organized the Committee on Publications comprised of General Authorities to supervise the preparation and publication of all Church literature. (1)

Church Committee on Publications organized with Joseph Fielding Smith as chair. (3)

-- Sep 27, 1944
[U.S. Religious History] Aimee Semple McPherson, founder of the Church of the Four-Square Gospel, died. (4)

-- Nov 28, 1944
Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association celebrated its 75th anniversary. A plaque was dedicated by President Heber J. Grant and placed in the Lion House where the initial organization had taken place. (1)

-- During 1944 November
The name of the Genealogical Society of Utah was changed to the Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (1)

Genealogical Society of Utah changed its name to Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. (3)

-- 1944
Church Membership at end of year: 954,004
New Converts : 16,954
Percent Change from previous year: 1.81% (5)

-- During 1944-1948
[Periodicals] Church News, LDS; Salt Lake City, Utah Servicemen's Edition Foreign Language Newspapers Published in Salt Lake City, Utah (News Paper) (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - 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)
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, Mar 7, 1943

-- Mar 7, 1943
The Navajo-Zuni Mission was formed, the first mission designated only for Indians. (1)

-- May 22, 1943
USS Joseph Smith, a Liberty class ship, was launched in Richmond, Calif. Ceremonies included a tribute to Joseph Smith and a description of the Church's part in the war effort. (1)

-- May 29, 1943
[Quorum of the Twelve] Sylvester Q. Cannon dies. (2)

-- Jun 21, 1943
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Dies in Salt Lake City. (3)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Rudger Clawson dies. George Albert Smith becomes President of the Quorum. (2)

-- Jul 24, 1943
The MIA completed a war service project to purchase aircraft rescue boats by purchasing war bonds. The project began May 11 and ended with 87 stakes raising a total of $3.1 million, enough to purchase 52 boats, which cost $60,000 each. (1)

-- Sep 9, 1943
United States troops invaded Italy. (1)

-- Oct 7, 1943
[Quorum of the Twelve] Spencer W. Kimball and Ezra Taft Benson ordained. (2)

[Spencer W. Kimball] Ordained an Apostle by President Heber J. Grant. (4)

-- Nov 12, 1943
[Quorum of the Twelve] Richard R. Lyman excommunicated. (2)

-- 1943
Church Membership at end of year: 937,050
New Converts : 19,335
Percent Change from previous year: 2.11% (5)

Geneva steel plant begins operation in Utah County. (6)

-- Jan 16, 1944
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] First broadcast released to the British Isles over the U.S. Army Special Services radio network. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - 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)
3 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - History to Go, War to War, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/wartowar.html
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
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LDS History, Feb 28, 1942

-- Feb 28, 1942
It was announced that due to World War II, the Relief Society general conference scheduled for April, which had been planned to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Relief Society, along with centennial celebrations in the stakes, would not be held. Rather, celebrations were to be held on the ward and branch level. (1)

-- Mar 23, 1942
The First Presidency announced that for the duration of World War II it would call only older men who had been ordained high priests or seventies on full-time missions. (1)

-- Apr 4, 1942-6
Because of limitations on travel, the annual April general conference was closed to the general Church membership and confined to General Authorities and presidencies of the 141 stakes. The First Presidency on April 5, 1942, closed the Tabernacle for the duration of the war. Conference sessions were held in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square and in the assembly room of the Salt Lake Temple. (1)

-- Apr 6, 1942
[Heber J. Grant] Delivers a general conference address for the last time. For the next three years, all his conference talks are read by others. (2)

-- Apr 18, 1942
May Green Hinckley, general president of the Primary Association, announced that the presiding officers of the Primary on all levels would henceforth be known as "presidents" rather than "superintendents." (1)

-- May 09, 1942
[U.S. Religious History] John Ashcroft, Attorney General of the United States, was born. (3)

-- During 1942 July
Church Welfare leaders urged members to plant gardens, to bottle as many fruits and vegetables as they could utilize, and to store coal. (1)

-- Aug 17, 1942
The USS Brigham Young, a Liberty class ship, was christened. (1)

-- Oct 8, 1942 - 6 October 1946
[Change in Presiding Church Patriarch Office] Joseph Fielding Smith Great-grandson of Hyrum Smith; not a descendant of previous Presiding Patriarch Hyrum G. Smith; released by President George Albert Smith amid reports of homosexual activity. Restored to "priesthood status" in 1957. (Not the same Joseph Fielding Smith who served as president of the church from 1970 (4)

-- During 1942 October
LDS Servicemen's Committee organized with Harold B. Lee as chair. (5)

-- Dec 16, 1942
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Death of son, Samuel George Clawson. (6)

-- 1942
Church Membership at end of year: 917,715
New Converts : 25,635
Percent Change from previous year: 2.87% (7)

-- During 1942-1945
[Utah] Topaz (Japanese-American Relocation Camp) operates near Delta. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
4 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Presiding Patriarchs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presiding_Patriarch#Chronology_of_the_Presiding_Patriarchs_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
7 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
8 - History to Go, War to War, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/wartowar.html
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, Apr 6, 1941

-- Apr 6, 1941
Assistants to the Twelve first called. (1)

[Harold B. Lee] Sustained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (42). Ordained on April 10, 1941. (2)

-- Apr 10, 1941
[Quorum of the Twelve] Harold B. Lee ordained. (3)

-- During April 1941
[Media] The 111th General Conference of the Church was broadcast for the first time by stations other than KSL and outside of Utah. (4)

-- During 1941 May
Hugh B. Brown appointed as the LDS Servicemen's Coordinator. (5)

-- Oct 05, 1941
[U.S. Religious History] Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, died at the age of 84. (6)

-- Dec 7, 1941
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing 2,403 Americans and wounding 1,178. The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war against Japan. Four days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States, and on the same day the U.S. declared war on the European dictatorships. (7)

Attack on Pearl Harbor brought United States into World War II. (5)

-- 1941
Church Membership at end of year: 892,080
New Converts : 29,416
Percent Change from previous year: 3.41% (8)

The Presiding Bishopric inaugurated a new membership record system. (7)

10 millionth endowment performed for the dead. (5)

Membership records centralized in presiding bishop's office. (5)

-- Jan 4, 1942
The Church observed a special fast Sunday in conjunction with a national day of prayer called by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - 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)
4 - The Mormon Channel: The Broadcast and Media History of the LDS Church Timeline, http://radio.lds.org/eng/about/media-timeline
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
7 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, 1939

-- 1939
Church Membership at end of year: 803,528
New Converts : 18,764
Percent Change from previous year: 2.39% (1)

-- During 1939-45
[David O McKay] World War II is fought. (2)

-- During 1939
Smaller-scale Tabernacle opened as Church pavilion at San Francisco World's Fair. (3)

-- Jan 28, 1940
The Mormon Battalion Monument was dedicated in San Diego, Calif. (4)

-- During 1940, February
[Heber J. Grant] Suffers a stroke. (5)

-- During April 1940
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The choir participates with Dr. Harvey Fletcher of Bell Telephone Laboratories in the first public demonstration of stereophonic sound at Carnegie Hall in New York. (6)

-- 1940
Church Membership at end of year: 862,664
New Converts : 59,136
Percent Change from previous year: 7.36% (1)

Missionaries evacuated from the South Pacific. (3)

-- Feb 1, 1941
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Death of wife, Lydia. (7)

-- Feb 9, 1941
[Quorum of the Twelve] Reed Smoot dies. (8)

-- Apr 6, 1941
In general conference, the First Presidency announced the new position of Assistant to the Twelve, and the first five Assistants were called and sustained. (4)

Assistants to the Twelve first called. (9)

First Assistants to the Twelve called. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
7 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
8 - 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)
9 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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LDS History, Apr 16, 1939

-- Apr 16, 1939
[Harold B. Lee] First storehouse on Welfare Square is completed in Salt Lake City. (1)

-- May 09, 1939
[U.S. Religious History] The Roman Catholic Church beatified the first Native American, Kateri Tekakwitha. (2)

-- May 10, 1939
[U.S. Religious History] After a separation of 109 years, the Methodist Episcopal Church in the U.S. was reunited. The Methodist Protestant Church had broken away in 1830 and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South had broken away in 1844. (2)

-- Jun 19, 1939
Wilford Wood purchased the Liberty Jail in Missouri on behalf of the Church. (3)

Liberty Jail purchased for the Church by Wilford Wood. (4)

-- Jul 30, 1939
[Quorum of the Twelve] Melvin J. Ballard dies. (5)

-- Aug 24, 1939
The First Presidency directed all missionaries in Germany to move to neutral countries. Later the missionaries were instructed to leave Europe and return to the United States. The last group arrived in New York Nov. 6, 1939. (3)

First Presidency began evacuating missionaries from Europe. (4)

-- Sep 1, 1939
World War II began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later. (3)

World War II began with German invasion of Poland. (4)

-- Oct 6, 1939
The First Presidency message on world peace was delivered in general conference by President Heber J. Grant. (3)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Sylvester Q. Cannon becomes a member of the Quorum. (5)

-- Dec 16, 1939
The Church announces that worldwide membership reaches 750,000 on this day in history. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, Salt Lake City, Utah
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
3 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - 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)
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

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