1. Nevada became a state on November 3, 1864: After almost a decade of trying to become a state, Nevada was finally granted statehood on November 3, 1864, becoming the 36th state in the United States.

2. MGM Grand fire on November 3, 1980: The MGM Grand fire, one of the deadliest disasters in the history of Las Vegas, took place on November 3, 1980, claiming the lives of 85 people.

3. Burning Man founder dies on November 3, 2018: Larry Harvey, the founder of Burning Man, a popular festival that attracts thousands of people to Nevada's Black Rock Desert every year, passed away on November 3, 2018.

4. Nevada's first solar power plant opens on November 3, 2009: Nevada's first solar power plant, the Nevada Solar One, was opened on November 3, 2009. The plant has the capacity to produce 64 megawatts of electricity using solar energy.

5. First female lieutenant governor is elected on November 3, 1998: On November 3, 1998, Nevada made history by electing its first female lieutenant governor, Lorraine Hunt. She served as the lieutenant governor for two terms until 2007.