1. Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864, making October a significant month in the state's history. However, on October 10, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill which established the Nevada Territory, paving the way for statehood just a few years later.

2. October 10, 1935, marked the opening of the Hoover Dam, which was built between 1931 and 1936. This engineering marvel harnesses the power of the Colorado River to supply electricity to Nevada, Arizona, and California.

3. In 2002, the first Tribal-State Gaming Compact was signed between the State of Nevada and the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians. This landmark agreement paved the way for expanded tribal gaming operations in the state.

4. The National Atomic Testing Museum opened in Las Vegas on October 10, 2005. The museum documents the history of nuclear testing in Nevada and its impact on the state and the world.

5. On October 10, 1910, a major fire broke out in Reno's downtown commercial district, destroying multiple buildings and causing an estimated $500,000 in damage. Despite the devastation, the city was able to rebuild and thrive in the following years.