1. In 1847, John Fremont and Kit Carson arrived in the Carson Valley. Fremont was a famous explorer and a key figure in the expansion of the United States westward. He played a significant role in opening up the west for settlement and promoting the idea of manifest destiny.

2. In 1905, the Nevada Legislature met for the first time in the newly constructed state capitol building in Carson City. The building had been under construction for several years and was a significant achievement for the state.

3. In 1931, the Nevada Legislature passed the bill legalizing gambling in the state. The bill was signed into law on March 19th of that year, and Nevada became the only state in the country where gambling was legal.

4. In 1960, Frank Sinatra made his debut at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Sinatra was one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century and helped to make Las Vegas a popular destination for celebrities and tourists.

5. In 2001, the Reno-based company IGT (International Game Technology) announced it had won the license to provide electronic lottery machines to the state of California. The contract was worth over $2 billion and was a significant achievement for the company.