Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
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Construction began on the Hoover Dam in Nevada.
Las Vegas was officially founded.
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, situated on Las Vegas Strip, caught fire, killing 85 people.
Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
