1. In 1869, the Nevada State Legislature passed a bill authorizing the construction of a prison in Carson City. The Nevada State Prison officially opened on March 16, 1869, and remained in operation for over 140 years before closing in 2012.

2. On March 16, 1931, the Nevada State Legislature authorized the legalization of gambling in the state. This decision helped to establish Nevada as a popular destination for tourists and led to the development of the Las Vegas Strip.

3. In 1978, the Nevada State Museum opened in Carson City. The museum houses a large collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Nevada.

4. On March 16, 1984, the famous Reno Arch was refurbished and relit for the first time. The arch, which spans Virginia Street in downtown Reno, has been a symbol of the city since it was first constructed in 1926.

5. In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature passed a bill that made Nevada the first state to require all of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2050. The bill was signed into law on March 16, 2019, and represents a major step forward in the state's efforts to combat climate change.