Here are 5 interesting facts about February 28 in Nevada history:

1. On February 28, 1865, Nevada was the 36th state to join the Union. This made Nevada the first new state to join the Union after the end of the Civil War.

2. On February 28, 1916, Thomas Blakely, a farmer and rancher from Nevada, patented a new type of plow that revolutionized agriculture. The plow was designed to dig deeper into the soil, allowing farmers to grow crops more efficiently and with less effort.

3. On February 28, 1942, the U.S. Army established the Tonopah Army Air Field near Tonopah, Nevada. This air field was used as a training base for bomber crews during World War II and was a key part of the war effort.

4. On February 28, 1969, a bomb exploded outside the federal courthouse in Reno, Nevada, injuring several people and causing significant damage to the building. The bombing was attributed to a group of anti-war activists who were protesting the Vietnam War.

5. On February 28, 2002, the Salt Lake City Olympics torch relay made its way through Nevada. The torch was carried through several towns and cities in the state, including Las Vegas and Reno, before continuing on its journey to the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.