1. In 1851, the first Constitutional Convention was held in Carson City, Nevada. This convention drafted the first constitution for the Nevada Territory, which was approved by Congress in 1861 when Nevada became a state.

2. In 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad reached Reno, Nevada, connecting the city to Sacramento and San Francisco. This railroad became a vital transportation link for goods and passengers across the western United States.

3. In 1921, the Nevada State Journal published its first issue, becoming the first statewide newspaper in Nevada. The newspaper is still in publication today and is known for covering local news and events.

4. In 1950, the National Atomic Testing Museum was established in Las Vegas, Nevada. The museum showcases the history and science behind nuclear weapons testing in the Nevada desert and is a popular tourist attraction.

5. In 2011, the Burning Man Festival was held in Black Rock City, Nevada. This annual event attracts tens of thousands of people from around the world who gather to participate in art installations, music performances, and other activities in the middle of the Nevada desert.