1. On March 31, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Nevada Statehood Bill, officially making Nevada the 36th state in the United States.

2. March 31, 1922 was the date of the deadliest mining disaster in Nevada's history. The Argenta Mine near Battle Mountain collapsed, killing 38 miners.

3. In 1941, on March 31, legendary Las Vegas entertainer Liberace made his debut performance at the Last Frontier Hotel and Casino. He quickly became one of the most popular acts on the Las Vegas Strip.

4. On March 31, 1973, the National Atomic Testing Museum opened in Las Vegas. The museum showcases the history of nuclear testing in Nevada and promotes awareness and education about the dangers of nuclear weapons.

5. March 31, 1992 marked the opening of the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Mirage was the first mega-resort on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a tropical rainforest, a volcano display, and the iconic Siegfried and Roy show. The Mirage ushered in a new era of extravagance and spectacle in Las Vegas.