1. Nevada Day: November 4th is celebrated as Nevada Day, as it marks the day in 1864 when Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States. The day is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other events across the state.
2. First Female Senator: On November 4, 1932, Nevada elected Democrat Mae Ella Nolan as the first female senator in the state. Nolan served one term in the U.S. Senate, from 1933 to 1944.
3. Harry Reid's Election: On November 4, 1986, Harry Reid was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Nevada. Reid went on to become the Senate Majority Leader in 2007 and served in that role until his retirement in 2015.
4. Lake Tahoe Agreement: On November 4, 1997, the Lake Tahoe Presidential Forum Agreement was signed by the governors of California and Nevada and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The agreement established a framework for addressing environmental issues and protecting the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.
5. Tesla Factory Announcement: On November 4, 2014, Tesla announced plans to build a $5 billion battery factory in Nevada, which came to be known as the Gigafactory. The factory, located near Reno, is now the largest building in the world by footprint and is expected to produce batteries for Tesla's electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
5 Fun Facts About November 4 In Nevada History
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