1. In 1897, the Nevada State Legislature passed a law that allowed women to become notaries public, making Nevada the first state in the nation to grant such a privilege to women.

2. In 1931, the Nevada State Capitol building was completed after two years of construction. The Art Deco-style building was designed by architect Frederic DeLongchamps, who also designed many of the state's other notable buildings.

3. On February 4, 1936, the Hoover Dam, which spans the Nevada-Arizona border, began producing electricity for the first time. The dam, which stands 726 feet tall and 1,244 feet long, was one of the largest engineering projects of its time.

4. In 1960, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher were married in a lavish ceremony at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. The couple was one of the most famous in Hollywood at the time, and the wedding was attended by numerous celebrities.

5. On February 4, 2004, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosted the final presidential debate of the 2004 election cycle. The debate between President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry was watched by millions of Americans and was seen as a crucial moment in the election.