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Day in the Life

February 16, 1889 ~ Saturday

16. I spent the day in the House reading

View selected events in the two months surrounding this date in Wilford Woodruff's life.

Apostles refuse to sign document rejecting polygamy.

inaugurated as 23rd President of 38 United States.

First Presidency reorganized: Wilford as President, and as counselors.

Solemn Assembly held in to sustain new First Presidency.