MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, situated on Las Vegas Strip, caught fire, killing 85 people.
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An atomic bomb explosion was aired on TV for the first time.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The United States conducted its first and only nuclear artillery test at the Nevada Test Site.
The first of 126 nuclear tests started at the Nevada Test Site.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
