1. On August 28, 1858, the Nevada Territory was organized, separating from the Utah Territory. This was a significant moment in the state's history, as it paved the way for Nevada to eventually become a state in 1864.

2. On August 28, 1909, the first automobile race was held in Nevada. The race took place in Tonopah and was called the "Tonopah Grand Prize." It was a 98-mile race through the desert, and the winner was a man named David Beatty, who drove a car made by the Maxwell-Briscoe company.

3. August 28, 1952 was the day that the Nevada Test Site was officially established. The site was used for numerous nuclear weapons tests throughout the Cold War, and the surrounding area still bears scars from those tests to this day.

4. On August 28, 1972, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the town of Managua, Nicaragua. The quake was felt as far away as Nevada, where it caused minor damage in Las Vegas and Reno. While this event may not seem particularly significant in Nevada's history, it serves as a reminder that natural disasters can have far-reaching effects that are felt across the globe.

5. August 28, 2010 marked the opening of the first phase of the Nevada Museum of Art's Center for Art + Environment. Located in Reno, the Center is dedicated to exploring the relationship between humans and the natural environment through art and research. The Center features galleries, research facilities, and a rooftop garden, and has quickly become an important cultural institution in the state.