Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
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MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, situated on Las Vegas Strip, caught fire, killing 85 people.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
Manny Pacquiao reclaimed WBO welterweight boxing title after defeating Timothy Bradley.
Construction began on the Hoover Dam in Nevada.
Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
