1. In 1938, the Hoover Dam was officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The dam, located on the border of Nevada and Arizona, was a major engineering feat and helped to control flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and provide water to the surrounding areas.

2. In 1955, the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino opened in Las Vegas, becoming the first integrated hotel and casino in the city. It was a major milestone in the civil rights movement and attracted famous performers such as Lena Horne and Sammy Davis Jr.

3. In 1995, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opened its doors, becoming the first completely new major speedway to be built in the United States in 20 years. The track has since hosted multiple NASCAR and IndyCar races and is a favorite spot among racing enthusiasts.

4. In 2002, a lightning strike caused a wildfire that burned over 52,000 acres of land in the Pine Nut Mountains, just east of Carson City. The blaze was one of the largest in Nevada history, and it took over a week for firefighters to gain control of the flames.

5. In 2018, the Nevada Legislature passed a bill making Nevada the first U.S. state to have women make up a majority in the state legislature. With 23 women serving in the Assembly and nine in the Senate, women held 51% of seats in the state's legislature.