1. On December 12, 1912, Nevada became the 36th state to ratify the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed for a federal income tax.

2. Casino magnate and philanthropist Steve Wynn was born on December 12, 1942 in New Haven, Connecticut. Wynn played a significant role in transforming the Las Vegas Strip into a modern resort destination and donated millions to charitable causes in Nevada and beyond.

3. On December 12, 1928, the historic Mapes Hotel opened its doors in downtown Reno. The 12-story hotel was the tallest building in Nevada at the time and featured luxurious amenities such as air conditioning and private baths in each guest room.

4. December 12, 2015 marked the 50-year anniversary of the infamous "Battle of the Beanfield" near Stonehenge, England. The conflict involved British police violently dispersing a convoy of peace activists, including several Nevadans, who were on their way to a festival at the ancient stone circle.

5. On December 12, 1941, just five days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Nevada Governor Edward P. Carville issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency and calling on all Nevada citizens to do their part in aiding the war effort. Thousands of Nevadans enlisted in the armed forces and many industries in the state shifted to wartime production.