1. In 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States. It is nicknamed the "Silver State" due to its rich mining history.

2. In 1905, Las Vegas was founded as a city. It started as a railroad town and quickly grew into a bustling center for entertainment and tourism.

3. In 1961, the first nuclear-powered electricity was generated at the National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho, which was operated by the Atomic Energy Commission in Nevada. This marked a significant milestone in nuclear power development.

4. In 1986, a major fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 85 people and injuring hundreds more. It remains one of the deadliest hotel fires in US history.

5. In 2014, the Bristlecone Pine was designated as Nevada's official state tree. These ancient trees, which can live up to 5,000 years, are found in the state's high mountain ranges and are a symbol of Nevada's rugged beauty and resilience.