1. In 1860, the Pony Express began its mail delivery service from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, passing through several Nevada towns including Genoa and Carson City. The Pony Express existed for only 18 months before it was replaced by the telegraph.

2. In 1930, construction began on the Hoover Dam, which is located on the border of Nevada and Arizona. The dam was completed in 1936 and remains a major landmark and tourist attraction in Nevada.

3. In 1948, the Nevada State Museum opened in Carson City. The museum features exhibits on the state's natural and cultural history, including indigenous peoples, mining, and the gaming industry.

4. In 1960, the Flamingo Hotel and Casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel was one of the first major casinos in the area and was owned by infamous mobster, Bugsy Siegel.

5. In 2001, the state of Nevada passed a law legalizing medical marijuana. Nevada was one of the first states to do so, and since then has also legalized recreational cannabis.