1. In 1872, the first public land auction in Nevada took place in Virginia City, where nearly 1,800 acres were sold for a total of over $38,000.

2. On March 23, 1907, the Nevada State Legislature passed a law creating the Nevada Highway Commission, which was responsible for building and maintaining the state's roadways.

3. The iconic Reno Arch, which spans Virginia Street in downtown Reno, was dedicated on March 23, 1926. The arch has become a symbol of Reno and is a popular backdrop for photos.

4. Cactus Pete's, a hotel and casino in Jackpot, Nevada, opened on March 23, 1956. The casino was named after its founder, "Cactus Pete" Piersanti, and helped establish Jackpot as a popular gambling destination.

5. In 2013, the Nevada State Legislature passed a bill legalizing online poker within the state's borders. On March 23 of that year, the first legal online poker website launched in Nevada, paving the way for other states to eventually legalize and regulate online gambling.