1. On January 16, 1941, the Elko Daily Free Press reported that a large group of Basque shepherds from California had arrived in Nevada to work in the state's growing sheep industry. The Basque people became integral to Nevada's sheep industry, with many operating their own sheep ranches and contributing to the state's cultural heritage.

2. In 1964, the Nevada State Legislature passed the Nevada Gaming Control Act, which established the Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This legislation helped to regulate the state's growing gambling industry and played a key role in shaping Nevada's image as a destination for gaming and entertainment.

3. January 16, 1920, marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States. While Nevada was largely unaffected by Prohibition, as the state had already legalized gambling and had a thriving bar culture, the nationwide ban on alcohol had a significant impact on the country's social and economic landscape.

4. On January 16, 1911, the Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City was completed. The building, which was designed in the Classical Revival style, remains one of the state's most impressive landmarks and serves as the seat of government for the state of Nevada.

5. January 16, 1875, saw the founding of the University of Nevada, Reno. Originally named the State University of Nevada, the school has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the state's premier higher education institutions, offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.