1. In 1910, Las Vegas was officially incorporated as a city. Las Vegas, a city situated in the Mojave Desert, became a hub for gambling and entertainment in the mid-20th century and is now one of the most visited cities in the world.

2. In 1963, the Nevada state legislature passed a resolution recognizing the Paiute Indian Tribe of Nevada. The Paiute people have inhabited the Great Basin region for thousands of years and were once nomadic hunters and gatherers.

3. In 1999, the Las Vegas Strip welcomed a new hotel and casino called the Venetian. The Venetian's 36-story tower is an iconic part of the Las Vegas skyline and its replica of Venice's Grand Canal has become a popular destination for tourists.

4. In 2002, the United States government officially designated a large portion of Nevada as the Great Basin National Park. The park spans over 77,000 acres and includes several unique geographic features such as mountains, caves, and lakes.

5. In 2013, a gunman opened fire at a medical office building in Reno, Nevada, killing one doctor and injuring two others before taking his own life. The shooting sparked a debate about gun laws and mental health in Nevada and across the United States.