Here are five interesting facts about February 20 in Nevada history:

1. In 1847, John C. Fremont and his expedition team arrived at Pyramid Lake. Fremont was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and his expedition was the first to officially document the lake and surrounding area.

2. In 1871, the first issue of the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise was published. The newspaper became a major force during the silver boom era of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

3. In 1883, the town of Winnemucca was incorporated. The town was named after a member of the Paiute tribe who helped guide settlers through the area.

4. In 1942, the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction opened. The theater was built by Marta Becket, a dancer and artist who had moved to the remote town to pursue her career.

5. In 2010, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) men's basketball team won their 21st game of the season, setting a new record for the most wins in a season. The team went on to win the Mountain West Conference championship that year.