GLeCEvent100 Million Names ExtractedCNotedThe Church surpassed 100 million nmaes processed in the 12-year-old stake record extraction program.Zpage 370 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]1881 British Census ReleasedǍ1st Deseret News AlmanachSince 1973, the Deseret News Almanac has been an authoritative source for information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.YPage 2, Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Albuquerque New Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgAnchorage Alaska TempleIAnchorage, Alaska\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgApia Samoa TempleEwApia, Western Samoa)Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Atlanta Georgia TemplewSandy Springs, Georgia)Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Billings Montana Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgBismark North Dakota TempleF\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgBogota D.C. Columbia Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgBoise Idaho Templekx Boise, Idaho*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Bountiful Utah TempleBountiful, Utah(Dedicated by President Howard W. Hunter.]29 April 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgBritish Isles VR IndexBuenos Aires Argentina TemplezBuenos Aires, Argentina(Dedicated by President Thomas S. MonsonZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Chicago Illinois Temple$zGlenview, Illinois*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992],Church Office Building Completed - Dedicatedgk50 E. North Temple, SLC, UTChurch departments began moving into thenewly complete 28-story Church Office Building at 50 E. North Temple in Salt Lake City. July 24 - The 28 story Church Office Building was dedicated by President Spencer W. Kimball_page 363, 364 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Colonia Jurez Chihuahua Temple!Colonia Jurez, Chihuahua, Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgColumbia South Carolina Templea\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgColumbus Ohio Temple7\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgCuidad Juarez Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgDallas Texas Templex Dallas, Texas*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Denver Colorado Temple{Littleton, Colorado)Dedicated by President Ezra Taft BensonZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Detroit Michigan Templeh\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgEdmonton Alberta Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.org#Family history centers established.xFamily History Dept. Named}Zpage 369 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Family Source Guide Published&FamilySearch in Family History CentersFamilySearch Program ReleasedŀA new Church software package called FamilySearch, designed to simplify the task of family history research, was released by the Church.Zpage 370 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]FamilySearch SiteЍZPresident Hinckley Launches New Genealogy Internet Site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 24, 1999 President Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, made the following remarks at a press conference held 24 May 1999 to announce the launch of www.FamilySearch.org. ----- From Press Kit: The FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service (www.familysearch.org) is a World Wide Web service sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help people find and share family history information6http://www.lds.org/en/4_News_Update/19990524_FIGS.htmlFast Raises 6 Millionby US & CanadaLatter-day Saints in the United States and Canada participated in a special fast to benefit vistims fo famine in Africa and other parts of the world. The fast raised more than $6 million.QDeseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]First Quorum of Seventy CreatedlZpage 124 Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Frankfurt Germany Temple}Friedrichsdorf, Germany)Dedicated by President Ezra Taft BensonZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Frieberg Germany TempleyFrieberg, Germany*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]GEDCOM Introduced!wGenealogical Library DedicatedI}OThe Church Genealogical Library was dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 368 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Guatemala City Guatemala Temple6yGuatemala City, Guatemala*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Guayaquil Ecuador Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgHalifax Nova Scotia Temple}\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgHermosillo Sonora Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgHong Kong China TempleKowloon, Hong Kong*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.org!Johannesburg, South Africa Temple3zJohannesburg, S. Africa*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Jordon River TempletSouth Jordan, Utah'Dedicated by President Marion G. RomneyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Joseph Smith, Jr. bornfThe Church Historical Department was formed in a reorganization of the Church Historian's Office. Church library, archinves and history divisions were created within the new department.Zpage 363 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Kona Hawaii TempleĎ\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgLas Vegas Nevada TempleZLas Vegas, Nevada*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]LDS Youth Support War EffortrA First Presidency statement encouraged Latter-day Saint youths to support the American War effort in the Spanish-American War. This placed the Church firmly on the side of the war declarations of constitued governments and ended a policy of selective pacifism.Zpage 351 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Library Catalog on Computer|eThe Genealogical Library celebrated the conversion of the last card frm its card catalog to computer.\page 369, Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Library Catalog on InternetD{Library Catalog OnlineǍ.As part of FamilySearch (www.FamilySearch.org)Lima Peru Templez Lima, Peru*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Louisville Kentucky Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgMadrid Spain Temple Madrid, Spain\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgManila Philipines TemplexQuezon City, Philipines*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Membership 10 Millionӆ7http://www.lds.org/en/4_Global_Media_Guide/History.htmlMexico City TemplewMexico City, MexicoDedicated by Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Monticello Utah TempleMonticello, Utah*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgMount Timpanogos Utah TempleAmerican Fork, Utah*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgNorth America VR IndexNuku'alofa Tonga TempleIwNuku'alofa, Tonga)Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992] Oaxaca Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgOgden Utah Templef Ogden, Utah.Dedicated by President Joseph Fielding SmithZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Orlando Florida Temple8Windermere, Florida(Dedicated by President Howard W. Hunter.]29 April 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.org PAF CompanionΉProgeny Software Inc.Palmyra New York TempleDedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley. Temple is on site of Joseph Smith's "First Vision". "Due to broad interest among Church members in this historic event, the first session of the dedication services was broadcast live ove the Church satellite network to more thant 1,300 sites in the United States and Canada. Taped rebroadcasts over the Church network followed later that day."\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgPapeete Tahiti Templew Pirae, Tahiti*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Pedigree Resource FileCd 1 of Pedigree Resource File released. Consists of genealogical data submitted to www.FamilySearch.org by anyone for publication and preservation by the Church.Progeny Software Inc.Personal Ancestral FilezgIn January, 1986, the Chruch released software for home computers called Personal Ancestral File (PAF).Portland Oregon TempleOswego, Oregon*Dedicated by PresidentGordon B. HinckleyZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]President Ezra Taft Bensonz#Ezra Taft Benson --- Born Aug. 4, 1899, at Whitney, Franklin County, Idaho, to George T. and Sarah Dunkley Benson. Married Flora Smith Amussen Sept. 10, 1926 (she died Aug. 14, 1992); they had six children. Ordained an apostle Oct. 7, 1943, at age 44 by President Heber J. Grant; served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, 1953-61. Became president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Dec. 30, 1973; ordained and set apart as president of the Church Nov. 10, 1985, at age 86; died May 30, 1994, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 94.Zpage 49, Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1998]President Gordon B. Hinckley҇Gordon B. Hinckley -- Born June 23, 1910, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah to Bryant S. and Ada Bitner Hinckley. He married Marjorie Pay on April 29, 1937. They have five children and 25 grandchildren. President Hinckley was sustained and Assistant to the Twelve April 6, 1958, and as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Sept. 30, 1961. He was ordained and apostle Oct. 5, 1961, at age 51. He was called as a counselor to President Spencer W. Kimball on July 23, 1981, and as second coundelor Dec. 2, 1982, serving until Nov. 5, 1985. He served as first counselor to President Ezra Taft Benson from Nov. 10, 1985, to May 30, 1994. He served as first counselor to President Howard W. Hunter from June 5, 1994, to March 3, 1995. President Gordon B. Hinckley was ordained and set apart as the 15th president of the Church on March 12, 1995, after serving 14 years as a counselor in the First Presidency and 20 years in the Quorum of the Twelve.Ypage 16 Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1998]President Harold Bingham LeewgiUHarold Bingham Lee -- Born March 28, 1899, at Clifton, Oneida Co., Idaho, to Samuel M. Lee and Louisa Bingham. Married Fern Lucinda Tanner Nov. 14, 1923 (she died Sept. 24, 1962); they had two children. Married Freda joan Jensen June 16, 1963. Ordained apostle April 10, 1941, at age 42 by Heber J. Grant; sustained as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Jan. 23, 1970; sustained as first counselor to President Joseph Fielding Smith Jan. 23, 1970; ordained and set apart as president of the Church July 7, 1972, at age 73; died Dec. 26, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.Zpage 48, Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1998]President Howard W. HunterɇHoward William Hunter - Born 14 November 1907, in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, to John William and Nellie Marie Rasmussen Hunter. Married Clara May (Claire) Jeffs June 10, 1931 (she died Oct. 9, 1983); they had three children (one died in infancy); married Inis Bernice Egan April 12, 1990. Ordained an apostle Oct. 15, 1959, at age 51 by President David O. McKay; set apart as acting president of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles Nov. 10, 1985, after the death of President Spencer W. Kimball; set apart president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles June 2, 1988; ordained and set apart as president of the Church June 5, 1994, at age 86; died March 3, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 87.Ypage 49 Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1998]!President Spencer Woolley Kimballi|zkSpencer Woolley Kimball - Born March 28, 1895, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, to Andrew and Olive Woolley Kimball. Married Camilla Eyring on Nov. 16, 1917 (she died Sept. 20, 1987); they had four children. Ordained apostle Oct. 7, 1943, at age 48 by President Heber J. Grant; became acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles after the death of President David O. McKay in 1970; became president of the Quorum of the Twelve appostles July 7, 1972; ordained and set apart as president of the Church Dec. 30, 1973, at age 78; died Nov. 5, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 90. Zpage 49, Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1998]Preston England TempleqChorley, England*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgProclamation on the FamilyRead by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah. @http://www.lds.org/en/4_Official_Church_Policy/Proclamation.htmlProvo Utah Templef Provo, UtahYDedicated by President Joseph Fielding Smith (His prayer read by President Harold B. Lee)Zpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Publication of LDS ScripturessutThe publication of LDS scriptures in August 1980 (Bible) and August 1981 (Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price, also called the Triple Combination). "Represents a significant milestone in the story of the restoration of the gospel. For the first time, all scolarly helps, such as the footnots, dictionary, maps, cross references and topical guide were written by Church members and approved as doctrine. For the first time all members could study from the same LDS version of scriptures throughout their lives. The purpose of the publication was to "open the scriptures" to any literate person who is willing to read."Zpage 120 Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Raleigh North Carolina Temple\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.org%Rebuilding of Nauvoo Temple AnnouncedAt close of the 169th General Conference of the Church, President Gordon B. Hinckley announced plans to rebuild the Nauvoo Temple which was destroyed by fire in 1848 soon after the members of the early Church wer forced out of the city.AApril 1999 General Conference Announcement...see also www.lds.orgRegina Saskatchewan Temple~\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgRevelation Re: PriesthoodoyIn a letter dated June 8, 1978 and made public the following day, the first Presidency announced the revelaton that worthy men of all races would be eligible to recieve the priesthood. On Sept. 30, members accepted the revelaton by sustaining vote at general conference. The First Presidency's announcement is now "Official Declaration - 2" in the Doctrine and Covenants.Zpage 512 Deseret News Church Almanac 1999-2000 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]San Diego California TemplefSan Diego, California)Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley]29 April 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgSantiago Chile TemplenwSantiago, Chile*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Sao Paulo TempleypSao Paulo, Brazil)Dedicated by President Spencer W. KimballZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Sattelites for Stake CenterstU366 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Seattle Washington TemplefsBellevue, Washington)Dedicated by President Spencer W. KimballZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Seoul Korea Templez Seoul, Korea*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Spokane Washington Temple)\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgSt. Louis Missouri TempleTown & Country, Missouri*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgSt. Paul Minnesota TempleI\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgStakes Renamed GeographicallyiNames of stakes Churchwide were changed to reflect a consistent style identifying them iwth the geographical area served. Mission names were changed June 20, 1974.Zpage 364 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Stockholm Sweden TempleyVasterhaninge, Sweden*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Sydney Australia TemplexCarlingford, Australia*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Taipei Taiwan TempleyTaipei, Taiwan*Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992] Tokyo TempleQs Tokyo, Japan)Dedicated by President Spencer W. KimballZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Toronto Ontario TempleVBrampton, Ontairo)Dedicated by President Gordon B. HinckleyZpage 308 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgVernal Utah Temple Vernal, Utah*Dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.\April 26 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- Media Press Kit at www.lds.orgWashington D.C. TemplejKensington, Maryland*Dedicated by President Spencer W. KimballZpage 307 Deseret News Church Almanac 1993-1994 ed. [Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News 1992]Worldwide Temple Building Boom{АFrom "Official Temple List" Located in Press Kit at: http://lds.org/med_inf/pre_kit_doc/tem_lis.html As of 26 April 2000: Number of operating temples: 77 Temples announced and/or under construction: 44. Total to date : 121 Also announced or under construction: Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Harrison New York Boston Massachusetts Recife Brazil Monterrey Mexico Caracas D.F. Venezuela Cochabamba Bolivia Nashville Tennessee Campinas Brazil Houston Texas Porto Alegre Brazil Accra Ghana Suva Fiji Fukuoka Japan Kiev Ukraine Tampico Mexico Brisbane Australia Montreal Quebec Birmingham Alabama Memphis Tennessee Merida Yucatan Mexico Baton Rouge Louisiana Villahermosa Tabasco Mexico Melbourne Australia Montevideo Uruguay Fresno California Medford Oregon Oklahoma City Oklahoma Copenhagen Denmark Adelaide Australia San Jose Costa Rica Reno Nevada Veracruz Mexico Guadalajara Mexico Winter Quarters Perth Australia The Hague Netherlands Nauvoo Ill926 April 2000 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints