November 13, 1833

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith arose at 4:00 a.m. and beheld a meteor shower, which he interpreted as a sign from God that the coming of Christ was close at hand.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:439
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