1. The Nevada State Museum was established on November 15, 1939. The museum is located in Carson City and features exhibits related to the natural history, geology, and human history of Nevada.

2. On November 15, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the act that made Nevada the 36th state in the United States. Known as the "Battle Born" state, Nevada was admitted to the Union during the Civil War.

3. In 1905, on November 15, the Las Vegas and Tonopah Railroad was completed. The railroad was an important part of the development of Las Vegas as a city, as it allowed for easier transportation of people and goods.

4. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was founded on November 15, 1957. The university is now home to over 30,000 students and offers over 350 degree programs.

5. On November 15, 1952, the first test of a nuclear weapon at the Nevada Test Site occurred. The Nevada Test Site was one of the main locations for nuclear testing during the Cold War and beyond, and over 1,000 nuclear tests were conducted there between 1951 and 1992.