1. In 1958, the Nevada State Journal reported that the Nevada Highway Patrol was starting a new program to teach drivers about proper hand signals. This was in response to an increase in car accidents caused by drivers not properly signaling their turns.

2. On October 11, 2004, the FBI launched a massive surveillance operation in Reno as part of a crackdown on organized crime. Dubbed "Operation Family Secrets," the investigation led to the arrest of dozens of suspected mobsters and their associates.

3. In 2002, the Las Vegas Strip was transformed into a Hollywood movie set when the blockbuster film "Ocean's Eleven" was filmed in various locations throughout the city. The movie, which starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts, was a huge success and helped to boost tourism to Las Vegas.

4. On this day in 1890, the University of Nevada was founded in Reno. It started as a small college with only a handful of students, but has since grown into a major university with over 20,000 students and a wide range of academic programs.

5. In 1968, the Nevada State Museum opened its doors in Carson City. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Nevada's history, from its earliest Native American inhabitants to the present day. Today, the museum is a popular tourist attraction and a valuable educational resource for the state.