Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
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The first state execution in the US was performed in the state of Nevada.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot four times in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
