1. On January 30, 1864, the Nevada State Legislature approved the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery throughout the country. This made Nevada one of the first states in the country to ratify the landmark amendment.

2. In 1917, a massive earthquake struck the town of Fallon, Nevada, causing significant damage to many buildings in the area. The earthquake, which measured a magnitude of 6.0, was one of the largest ever recorded in the state.

3. On January 30, 1937, the Hoover Dam, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, began to generate hydroelectric power for the first time. The dam, which was completed in 1935, is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world and provides power to several states in the southwestern United States.

4. In 1959, Las Vegas hosted the National Finals Rodeo for the first time. The event, which is held annually, attracts top rodeo performers from across the country and is now considered one of the premier rodeo events in the world.

5. On January 30, 1984, the first Cirque du Soleil production premiered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show, entitled "Cirque du Soleil," was a theatrical performance that incorporated acrobatics, dance, and music into a single production. Today, Cirque du Soleil is one of the most popular entertainment companies in the world and has produced shows in dozens of cities around the globe.