1. Nevada becomes a state - On February 26, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Nevada Statehood Proclamation, officially making Nevada the 36th state in the United States.

2. Hoover Dam completed - On February 26, 1935, the Hoover Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, was completed. It spans the Colorado River on the border between Arizona and Nevada, and provides hydroelectric power and water for cities in both states.

3. Las Vegas established - On February 26, 1905, the city of Las Vegas was officially established. The city was initially created as a stopover for railroad workers, and has since become a major tourist destination, known for its casinos, nightlife, and entertainment.

4. First recorded UFO sighting - On February 26, 1949, the first recorded UFO sighting in the United States occurred in Nevada. A private pilot reported seeing nine unknown objects flying in formation over the mountains near Mount Charleston.

5. Nevada Test Site established - On February 26, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was established as a nuclear weapons testing facility. Over 1,000 nuclear weapons tests were conducted at the site over the following decades, making it one of the most significant nuclear testing sites in the world.