1. In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound in an experimental plane named the Bell X-1. Yeager was born in Myra, West Virginia, but made his home in Nevada for a number of years.

2. On October 14, 1975, the Reno Arch was officially dedicated. The arch, which spans Virginia Street in downtown Reno, has become an iconic symbol of the city.

3. In 2004, the world's largest jackpot to date was won in the Mega Millions lottery. The jackpot, which was worth $340 million, was split between two winners, one of whom was from Las Vegas.

4. Professional golfer Jim Furyk was born on October 14, 1970, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Furyk played college golf at the University of Arizona and has won 17 PGA Tour events, including the 2003 U.S. Open.

5. In 1968, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne made his debut appearance in Las Vegas at the Bitter End West. Browne would go on to become one of the most influential musicians of the era, with hits such as "Running on Empty" and "Doctor My Eyes."