The 100th stake in the Church's
The 100th stake in the Church's Pacific Area, the Suva Fiji North Stake, was created.
1,519 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 5 of 8, covering 1997 to 2001. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1997
The 1997 Church Membership 10,071,783
1997 Church Membership 10,071,783
The Church in Africa reached
The Church in Africa reached a milestone when the 100,000th member on the continent was baptized. The milestone marked the almost doubling of the membership in Africa in six years.
The commemorative Mormon Trail Wagon Train,
The commemorative Mormon Trail Wagon Train, which the worldwide public would view as the centerpiece of the sesquicentennial observance of the Mormon Pioneer trek, left from two locations, Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 19, and Winter Quarters (Omaha), Neb., on April 21. The two contingents would later merge.
The Ukrainian edition of the Book
This translation of Ang Basahon ni Mormon was done for Philippines. Additional Information:Selections published in 1992[4]. Reference information:
Third, Fourth and Fifth Quorums of the Seventy are announced
Third, Fourth and Fifth Quorums of the Seventy are announced.
Thomas S. Monson History
Received Continuum of Caring Humanitarian Award by Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph Villa.
Uruguay Montevideo West mission is created
Uruguay Montevideo West mission is created
Vernal Utah Temple
Vernal Utah Temple was dedicated 2–4 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
1998
1998 Church Membership 10,354,241
President Hinkley admonishes the church to double convert baptisms
After 2 1/2 years of reconstruction,
After 2 1/2 years of reconstruction, the Egbert B. Grandin Building, in Palmyra, N.Y., where the Book of Mormon was published in 1829, was dedicated as a Church historic site by President Hinckley.
Australia Melbourne West mission is created
Australia Melbourne West mission is created
Bolivia Santa Cruz mission is created
Bolivia Santa Cruz mission is created
Brazil Goiania mission is created
Brazil Goiania mission is created
Brazil Joao Pessoa mission is created
Brazil Joao Pessoa mission is created
Brazil Maceio mission is created
Brazil Maceio mission is created
Brazil Santa Maria mission is created
Brazil Santa Maria mission is created
California Long Beach mission is created
California Long Beach mission is created
Cambodia Phnom Penh mission is created
Cambodia Phnom Penh mission is created
Canada Edmonton mission is created
Canada Edmonton mission is created
Florida Orlando mission is created
Florida Orlando mission is created
Gordon B. Hinckley first interviewed by Larry King on CNN's Larry King Live
Gordon B. Hinckley first interviewed by Larry King on CNN's Larry King Live.
Gordon B. Hinkley History
Families given responsibility for their own family files as temples would no longer keep them.
In 1998 there were 33,229 missionaries
In 1998 there were 33,229 missionaries called to serve.
Japan Hiroshima mission is created
Japan Hiroshima mission is created
Madagascar Antananarivo mission is created
Madagascar Antananarivo mission is created
Monticello Utah Temple
Monticello Utah Temple was dedicated 26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
MP-3 players for downloaded Internet audio appear
MP-3 players for downloaded Internet audio appear.
Nairobi Kenya Temple
This is not an offically announced temple by Gordon B. Hinckley
Ohio Cincinnati mission is created
Ohio Cincinnati mission is created
Paraguay Asuncion North mission is created
Paraguay Asuncion North mission is created
President Gordon B
President Gordon B. Hinckley became the first Church president ever to visit West Africa during a nine-day tour of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On Feb. 16, he announced plans for the first temple to be built in West Africa, in Ghana.
President Hinckley addressed more than 53,000
President Hinckley addressed more than 53,000 members in 10 cities of northern Mexico: Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregon, Culiacan, Guadalajara, Torreon, Leon, Ciudad Victoria, Monterrey, Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez.
President Hinckley announced in general conference
President Hinckley announced in general conference that the Church would construct an additional 30 smaller temples that would bring the total number of operating temples in the Church to 100 by the year 2000.
President Hinckley toured areas devastated caused
President Hinckley toured areas devastated caused by Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua and Honduras and spoke to 19,000 members. In all, the Church sent 840,000 pounds of relief supplies to the affected areas.
Preston England Temple
Preston England Temple was dedicated 7–10 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Taiwan KaoHsiung mission is created
Taiwan KaoHsiung mission is created
The Cebuano edition of the Book
This translation of Say Libro nen Mormon was done for Philippines. Reference information: LDS Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah [Full citation needed]
The Choir tours and performs in England, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal
The Choir tours and performs in England, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
The Monticello Utah Temple, the prototype
The Monticello Utah Temple, the prototype for a new generation of small temples in less-populous areas of the Church, was dedicated in southeast Utah by President Hinckley.
The Pangasinan edition of the Book
This translation of Cartea lui Mormon was done for Romania. Reference information: LDS Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah [Full citation needed]
The replica of the Joseph Smith
The replica of the Joseph Smith Sr. family log home near Palmyra, N.Y., was dedicated by President Hinckley. The home was the location where the ProphetJoseph Smith was visited in his youth by the Angel Moroni.
The Romanian edition of the Book
This translation of Ang Aklat ni Mormon was done for Philippines. Reference information: LDS Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah [Full citation needed]
The Tagalog edition of the Book
This translation of Книгата на Мормон was done for Bulgaria. Additional Information:selections published in 1980. Reference information: Bulgaria, "LDS Country Database", International LDS Database (The Cumorah Project),
Utah Salt Lake City South mission
Utah Salt Lake City South mission is created
1999
Anchorage Alaska Temple
Anchorage Alaska Temple was dedicated 9–10 January 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Armenia Yerevan mission is created
Armenia Yerevan mission is created
Billings Montana Temple
Billings Montana Temple was dedicated 20–21 November 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Bismarck North Dakota Temple
Bismarck North Dakota Temple was dedicated 19 September 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Bogota Colombia Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley
Bogotá Colombia Temple
Bogotá Colombia Temple was dedicated 24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Bonneville International holdings include 17 radio/TV stations and 6 support companies
Bonneville International holdings include 17 radio/TV stations and 6 support companies.
Brazil Londrina mission is created
Brazil Londrina mission is created
Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley
Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple
Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple was dedicated 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Columbia South Carolina Temple
Columbia South Carolina Temple was dedicated 16–17 October 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Columbus Ohio Temple
Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated 4–5 September 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Craig Jessop becomes 14th Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Craig Jessop becomes 14th Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Detroit Michigan Temple
Detroit Michigan Temple was dedicated 23–24 October 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Edmonton Alberta Temple
Edmonton Alberta Temple was dedicated 11–12 December 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
For the first time in the history of the Church
For the first time in the history of the Church, two temples, both in Canada, were dedicated on the same day. The Halifax Nova Scotia Temple was dedicated by President Hinckley and the Regina Saskatchewan Temple was dedicated by President Boyd K. Packer, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve.
Gordon B. Hinckley interviewed a second time by Larry King on CNN.
Gordon B. Hinckley interviewed a second time by Larry King on CNN.
Gordon B. Hinkley History
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve issued their testimonies of the Savior in a document entitled “The Living Christ.”
Guayaquil Ecuador Temple
Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was dedicated 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Halifax Nova Scotia Temple
Halifax Nova Scotia Temple was dedicated 14 November 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
In 1999 there were 33,915 missionaries
In 1999 there were 33,915 missionaries called to serve.
In his closing remarks at general
In his closing remarks at general conference, President Hinckley made the surprise announcement that the historic Nauvoo Temple would be rebuilt.
Launch of the Church-sponsored genealogy web site www.familysearch.org (about 8.5 million hits/day)
Launch of the Church-sponsored genealogy web site www.familysearch.org (about 8.5 million hits/day).
Madrid Spain Temple
Madrid Spain Temple was dedicated 19–21 March 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Maracaibo Venezuela Temple
This is not an offically announced temple by Gordon B. Hinckley
MSTAR and BYU's NewsNet provide the first Conference Internet video broadcast
MSTAR and BYU's NewsNet provide the first Conference Internet video broadcast.
MSTAR launches www.generalconference.com
MSTAR launches www.generalconference.com.
Philippines Angeles mission is created
Philippines Angeles mission is created
Raleigh North Carolina Temple
Raleigh North Carolina Temple was dedicated 18–19 December 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Regina Saskatchewan Temple
Regina Saskatchewan Temple was dedicated 14 November 1999 by Boyd K. Packer.
Russia Vladivostok mission is created
Russia Vladivostok mission is created
Screen Actors Guild and Deseret Media Productions make a first-time agreement on casting SAG
Screen Actors Guild and Deseret Media Productions make a first-time agreement on casting SAG actors in Church productions.
Slovenia Ljubljana mission is created
Slovenia Ljubljana mission is created
Spokane Washington Temple
Spokane Washington Temple was dedicated 21–23 August 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
The 1999 Church Membership 10,752,986
1999 Church Membership 10,752,986
The Albanian edition of the Book
This translation of Mormon Nwoma No was done for Ghana. Reference information: New Scripture Translations, "News of the Church", Ensign: 77, September 1999,
The Bulgarian edition of the Book
This translation of Libri i Mormonit was done for Albania. Reference information: Bulgaria, "LDS Country Database", International LDS Database (The Cumorah Project),
The city of Omaha, Neb., deeded
The city of Omaha, Neb., deeded to the Church the pioneer cemetery at historic Winter Quarters, where some 600 Latter-day Saints are buried.
The Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle
The Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Chior is Craig Jessop. Along with the choir, was a 2003 recipient of the National Medal of Arts
The FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
The FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service, which promised to be the greatest boon to family research since the invention of the microfilm, was officially launched by President Hinckley.
The Fante edition of the Book
This translation of Liv Mòman An was done for Haiti. Additional Information:selections published in 1983. Reference information: New Triple Combinations Available in Three Languages, "News of the Church", Ensign, July 2007,
The First Presidency made a landmark
The First Presidency made a landmark announcement that a temple would be built in Palmyra, N.Y.
The last general conference in the Tabernacle on Temple Square — the site
The last general conference in the Tabernacle on Temple Square — the site of general conferences since 1867 — was held. Future general conferences would be held in the new Conference Center.
The Mormon Youth Chorus and Symphony
The Mormon Youth Chorus and Symphony was disbanded, and the chorus, renamed the Temple Square Chorale, became a training choir for the Tabernacle Choir. The symphony orchestra was reorganized under a new name, the Orchestra at Temple Square.
The Shona edition of the Book
This translation of Mormoni Raamat was done for Estonia. Reference information: Erki Kõiv, Book of Mormon finally available in Estonian, 23 January 2000[dead link]
2000
Adelaide Australia Temple
Adelaide Australia Temple was dedicated 15 June 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Albuquerque New Mexico Temple
Albuquerque New Mexico Temple was dedicated 5 March 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Bangkok Thailand Temple
This is a proposed temple by Gordon B. Hinckley
Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple
Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple was dedicated 16 July 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Birmingham Alabama Temple
Birmingham Alabama Temple was dedicated 3 September 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Boston Massachusetts Temple
Boston Massachusetts Temple was dedicated 1 October 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Boston temple, dedicated by President Hinckley, becomes the 100th temple in the Church
Boston temple, dedicated by President Hinckley, becomes the 100th temple in the Church.
By year's end there are 102 operating temples
By year's end there are 102 operating temples, 52 of which are outside the U.S.
BYU-Television launched on EchoStar's Dish TV
BYU-Television launched on EchoStar's Dish TV, growing to about 17 million homes by year's end.
Caracas Venezuela Temple
Caracas Venezuela Temple was dedicated 20 August 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Church clarifies the use of the term "Mormon" in news coverage of polygamist issues
Church clarifies the use of the term "Mormon" in news coverage of polygamist issues.
Church membership reaches 11 million; proportion of non-English speakers surpasses 50%
Church membership reaches 11 million; proportion of non-English speakers surpasses 50%.
Church News announces more than 100 million copies of the Book of Mormon printed
Church News announces more than 100 million copies of the Book of Mormon printed since 1830.
Ciudad Juarez Mexico Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley
Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple
Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple was dedicated 26–27 February 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Cochabamba Bolivia Temple
Cochabamba Bolivia Temple was dedicated 30 April 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Conference Center and 100th temple
The Conference Center opens across from Temple Square as the temple count reaches one hundred, most of them compact designs built close to members.
First General Conference held at the completed LDS Conference Center
First General Conference held at the completed LDS Conference Center (seats 21,333).
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve issue "The Living Christ
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve issue "The Living Christ: the Testimony of the Apostles."
Following a procedure established by the Prophet Joseph Smith for the cornerstone laying of the original
Following a procedure established by the Prophet Joseph Smith for the cornerstone laying of the original Nauvoo Temple April 6, 1841, President Hinckley presided over the dedication of the four cornerstones of the Nauvoo Illinois Temple.
Fresno California Temple
Fresno California Temple was dedicated 9 April 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Fukuoka Japan Temple
Fukuoka Japan Temple was dedicated 11 June 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Gordon B. Hinckley publishes Standing for Something; all international magazines renamed Liahona
Gordon B. Hinckley publishes Standing for Something; all international magazines renamed Liahona.
Gordon B. Hinkley History
First general conference held in new Conference Center.
Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple
Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple was dedicated 27 February 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Houston Texas Temple
Houston Texas Temple was dedicated 26–27 August 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Illinois Nauvoo mission is created
Illinois Nauvoo mission is created
In 2000 there were 34,503 missionaries
In 2000 there were 34,503 missionaries called to serve.
Kona Hawaii Temple
Kona Hawaii Temple was dedicated 23–24 January 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
LDS Family History Library Catalog becomes available on CD-ROM
LDS Family History Library Catalog becomes available on CD-ROM.
Louisville Kentucky Temple
Louisville Kentucky Temple was dedicated 19 March 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
Medford Oregon Temple
Medford Oregon Temple was dedicated 16 April 2000 by James E. Faust.
Melbourne Australia Temple
Melbourne Australia Temple was dedicated 16 June 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Memphis Tennessee Temple
Memphis Tennessee Temple was dedicated 23 April 2000 by James E. Faust.
Merida Mexico Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Thomas S. Monson
Mérida Mexico Temple
Mérida Mexico Temple was dedicated 8 July 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
Montreal Quebec Temple
Montreal Quebec Temple was dedicated 4 June 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Nashville Tennessee Temple
Nashville Tennessee Temple was dedicated 21 May 2000 by James E. Faust.
Oaxaca Mexico Temple
Oaxaca Mexico Temple was dedicated 11 March 2000 by James E. Faust.
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple was dedicated 30 July 2000 by James E. Faust.
Palmyra New York Temple
Palmyra New York Temple was dedicated 6 April 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Porto Alegre Brazil Temple
Porto Alegre Brazil Temple was dedicated 17 December 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
President Hinckley is the featured speaker at the National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon
President Hinckley is the featured speaker at the National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon.
Recife Brazil Temple
Recife Brazil Temple was dedicated 15 December 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Reno Nevada Temple
Reno Nevada Temple was dedicated 23 April 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
San Jose Costa Rica Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley
San José Costa Rica Temple
San José Costa Rica Temple was dedicated 4 June 2000 by James E. Faust.
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple was dedicated 17 September 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Singapore Temple
This is not an offically announced temple by Gordon B. Hinckley
St. Paul Minnesota Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley
Suva Fiji Temple
Suva Fiji Temple was dedicated 18 June 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Tampico Mexico Temple
Tampico Mexico Temple was dedicated 20 May 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
The 100 millionth copy of the Book of Mormon
The 100 millionth copy of the Book of Mormon, since it was first published in 1830 was printed. Another milestone was reached in 2000 when the Book of Mormon was printed in its 100th language.
The 100th operating temple in the Church
The 100th operating temple in the Church, the Boston Massachusetts Temple, was dedicated by President Hinckley.
The 2000 Church Membership 11,068,861
2000 Church Membership 11,068,861
The Amharic edition of the Book
This translation of The Book of Mormon was done for Eastern Armenian is spoken in the Caucasus Mountains (particularly in the Republic of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh as well as Georgia) and by the Armenian community in Iran. Due to migrations of speakers from Armenia and Iran to the Armenian Diaspora, the dialect is now very prominent in countries and regions where only Western Armenian was used. It was developed in the early 19th century and is based on the dialect of the Ararat district (of Eastern Armenia).. Reference information: Open Houses Introduce Eastern Armenian Book of Mormon, "News of the Church", Ensign, October 2001,
The Church reached 11 million
The Church reached 11 million members and, for the first time in its 170-year history, it had more non-English-speaking members than English-speaking.
The Estonian edition of the Book
This translation of Phau Ntawv Maumoos was done for Southeast Asia. Additional Information:selections published in 1983. Reference information: China, "LDS Country Database", International LDS Database (The Cumorah Project),
The first general conference to be
The first general conference to be held in the new Conference Center convened, with more than 400,000 requests for free tickets, far exceeding the 21,000-seat capacity of the hall.
The First Presidency and the Quorum
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve issued their testimonies of the Savior in a document titled "The Living Christ."
The government of Kazakhstan
The government of Kazakhstan, one of the former republics of what was once the Soviet Union, granted the Church official recognition.
The Hmong edition of the Book
This translation of Ny Bokin'i Mormona was done for Madagascar. Additional Information:selections published in 1983. Reference information: Jones, Barbara Jean (March 2001), Another Milestone of 100 Reached in 2000, "News of the Church", Ensign: 76–77,
The Latvian edition of the Book
This translation of Mormono Knyga was done for Lithuania. Reference information: Jones, Barbara Jean (March 2001), Another Milestone of 100 Reached in 2000, "News of the Church", Ensign: 76–77,
The Lithuanian edition of the Book
This translation of Akwụkwọ nke Momọn was done for Nigeria. Reference information: Siever, Kim (18 March 2006), "Book of Mormon Translations", LDS Africa,
The Malagasy edition of the Book
This translation of Kitabu cha Mormoni was done for East sub-Saharan Africa. Reference information: Jones, Barbara Jean (March 2001), Another Milestone of 100 Reached in 2000, "News of the Church", Ensign: 76–77,
The new 21,000-seat Conference Center, across
The new 21,000-seat Conference Center, across the street north of Temple Square, was dedicated during general conference by President Hinckley.
The Palmyra New York Temple, located
The Palmyra New York Temple, located on what was once the 100-acreJoseph Smith Sr. farm and overlooking the Sacred Grove, was dedicated by President Hinckley. An estimated 1.3 million members participated in the first session, via the Church satellite system.
The rebuilt Gadfield Elm Chapel
The rebuilt Gadfield Elm Chapel, the oldest LDS chapel in England that was constructed in 1836 by members of the United Brethren and given to the Church four years later after 600 members of that faith joined the Church en masse, was rededicated by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve.
The Swahili edition of the Book
This translation of Mets'hafe Mormon was done for Ethiopia, Eritrea. Reference information: Jones, Barbara Jean (March 2001), Another Milestone of 100 Reached in 2000, "News of the Church", Ensign: 76–77,
The Telugu edition of the Book
This translation of Mets'hafe Mormon was done for North Central Ethiopia by the Amhara. Reference information: Book of Mormon translated again, The Daily Universe (Brigham Young University), 03 Oct 2000,
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd premieres at the Legacy Theater
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd premieres at the Legacy Theater.
The Xhosa edition of the Book
This translation of image of title (please transcribe)[dead link] was done for India. Additional Information:Selections published in 1982. Reference information: LDS Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah [Full citation needed]
Three temples were dedicated in two
Three temples were dedicated in two days, the first time in the history of the Church that had occurred. They were the Tampico Mexico Temple on May 20, and the Villahermosa Mexico and the Nashville Tennessee temples, both on May 21.
Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple
This is an operating temple dedicated by Thomas S. Monson
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple was dedicated 12 March 2000 by James E. Faust.
Unitus, an Orem-based foundation dedicated to stamping out poverty, names LDS president Gordon B
Unitus, an Orem-based foundation dedicated to stamping out poverty, names LDS president Gordon B. Hinckley "Humanitarian of the Millenium." Unitas chairman presents the award to President Hinckley in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City. In winning this award President Hinckley beats out Albert Schweitzer, Ghandi, and Mother Theresa.
Utah population about 2.2 million
Utah population about 2.2 million; Salt Lake City population 181,743; 35,331 new missionaries sent out.
Veracruz Mexico Temple
Veracruz Mexico Temple was dedicated 9 July 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
Villahermosa Mexico Temple
Villahermosa Mexico Temple was dedicated 21 May 2000 by Thomas S. Monson.
2001
A regular scheduled Choir concert becomes
A regular scheduled Choir concert becomes a September 11 memorial service.
A worldwide Perpetual Education Fund, based
A worldwide Perpetual Education Fund, based on principles similar to those underlying the Perpetual Emigration Fund of the 1800s, was announced by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
After a 32-month absence of proselytizing
After a 32-month absence of proselytizing missionaries in the Republic of Serbia, six missionaries from the Bulgaria Sofia Mission returned to Serbia. Missionaries were withdrawn from the country in March 1999 because of conflict in the region.
Among Mormons rumors have circulated that Martin had been seen on the Tonight Show
Among Mormons rumors have circulated that Martin had been seen on the Tonight Show wearing a CTR ring, that he had been "secretly baptized," and that he had taught a class at BYU Education Week.
At the inauguration of U.S. President
At the inauguration of U.S. President George W. Bush, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang in the inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., the sixth time the choir has participated in presidential inauguration festivities.
Church announces plans to launch www.mormon.org
Church announces plans to launch www.mormon.org.
Church releases Freedman's Bank records to facilitate African American genealogical research
Church releases Freedman's Bank records to facilitate African American genealogical research; BYU-TV added to the Church satellite system.
Columbia River Washington Temple
Columbia River Washington Temple was dedicated 18 November 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Comedian, writer, and actor Steve (wild
Comedian, writer, and actor Steve (wild and crazy guy) Martin remarks at a Toronto Film Festival press conference concerning rumors that he is a Mormon: "I'm not a Mormon. That rumor dates back to Father of the Bride," explained Martin. "In one scene the shirt I was wearing was thin enough that you could see the undershirt. Apparently it looked like the garment some Mormon men wear under their clothes."
Gordon B. Hinkley History
Appeared on NBC during Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, interviewed by Tom Brokaw.
Guadalajara Mexico Temple
Guadalajara Mexico Temple was dedicated 29 April 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
In 2001 there were 34,684 missionaries
In 2001 there were 34,684 missionaries called to serve.
Mexico Mexico City West mission is created
Mexico Mexico City West mission is created
Montevideo Uruguay Temple
Montevideo Uruguay Temple was dedicated 18 March 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
More than 3,000 worldwide Church satellites pick up General Conference
More than 3,000 worldwide Church satellites pick up General Conference.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir appears on CBS's Touched by an Angel
Mormon Tabernacle Choir appears on CBS's Touched by an Angel, 60 Minutes II, and a PBS Christmas special.
Odyssey cable channel changes its name to the Hallmark Channel
Odyssey cable channel changes its name to the Hallmark Channel.
Perth Australia Temple
Perth Australia Temple was dedicated 20 May 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
President Hinckley announces the Perpetual Education Fund during General Conference
President Hinckley announces the Perpetual Education Fund during General Conference.
President Hinckley appears a third time on Larry King Live
President Hinckley appears a third time on Larry King Live.
President Hinckley was among 26 religious
President Hinckley was among 26 religious leaders who met at the White House in Washington, D.C., with U.S. President George W. Bush regarding the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, was officially renamed Brigham YoungUniversity-Idaho and became a four-year university
Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, was officially renamed Brigham YoungUniversity-Idaho and became a four-year university.
Ricks College is renamed BYU-Idaho
Ricks College is renamed BYU-Idaho.
Sea Trek 2001, an epic voyage
Sea Trek 2001, an epic voyage of eight tall sailing ships commemorating the 19th century gathering of European converts to Zion, departed from Esbjerg, Denmark, on the first leg of its 59-day journey, which concluded Oct. 4 in New York City.
The 2001 Church Membership 11,394,522
2001 Church Membership 11,394,522
The Choir performs at the inauguration
The Choir performs at the inauguration of President George W. Bush.
The first meetinghouse built by the Church in the Czech Republic was dedicated
The first meetinghouse built by the Church in the Czech Republic was dedicated in Brno.
The first meetinghouse in Sri Lanka
The first meetinghouse in Sri Lanka was dedicated in the capital city of Colombo.
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve approved a series of guidelines
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve approved a series of guidelines to reaffirm the centrality of the Savior in the name of the Church. Church members, news organizations and others were asked to use the full and correct name of the Church – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – and to avoid use of the term "Mormon Church."
The first two meetinghouses built by the Church in the Ukraine Kiev Mission
The first two meetinghouses built by the Church in the Ukraine Kiev Mission were dedicated on consecutive dates in the districts of Livoberezhny and Svyatoshinsky.
The Mongolian edition of the Book
This translation of Ana Boki Moomon was done for Kiribati. Additional Information:Selections published in 1988. Reference information: LDS Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah [Full citation needed]