1. In 1864, Nevada was officially admitted into the Union as the 36th state. October 19th marks the anniversary of this historic occasion.

2. In 1910, an explosion at the Tonopah Belmont Mine killed nine workers. The Tonopah Mining Park now stands as a reminder of Nevada's mining history and the dangers that miners faced.

3. In 1982, Las Vegas celebrated the grand opening of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. The massive 30-story building boasted over 5,000 rooms and was the largest hotel in the world at the time.

4. On October 19, 2005, the Las Vegas Monorail opened to the public. The monorail system covers over four miles and has seven stations, providing a convenient and eco-friendly way for visitors to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.

5. In 2013, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. This decision paved the way for marriage equality in Nevada and across the United States.