1. In 1943, the United States Army Air Forces established the Tonopah Army Air Field in Tonopah, Nevada. The airfield served as a training base for B-24 and B-29 bomber crews during World War II.

2. On May 26, 1865, a fire broke out in Virginia City, Nevada, destroying over 30 blocks of the city. The fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and left many residents homeless.

3. In 1949, the United States Air Force Reno Air Force Base, located in Washoe County, Nevada, was officially dedicated. The base played a significant role in the Cold War and served as a training center for pilots during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

4. On May 26, 1906, the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company was established in Goldfield, Nevada. The company would go on to become one of the most successful mining operations in the state, producing over $80 million in gold and other minerals.

5. In 1930, the Hoover Dam, located on the border between Arizona and Nevada, was officially dedicated by President Herbert Hoover. The dam's construction provided thousands of jobs and helped to electrify the region, powering the growth of cities such as Las Vegas. Today, the dam is a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year.