1. In 1997, Mike Tyson defeated Bruce Seldon in a World Boxing Association heavyweight title fight that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The fight ended in the first round with Tyson knocking out Seldon.

2. In 1870, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad completed its tracks to Carson City, Nevada. This was a significant event as it allowed for easier transportation of goods and people and helped to spur the growth of the state.

3. In 2015, Tesla announced that it would build its Gigafactory in Nevada. This massive lithium-ion battery factory is currently under construction and is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy.

4. In 1949, the Hoover Dam was officially dedicated by President Harry Truman. The dam, which spans the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada, was a major engineering feat and still stands as one of the greatest public works projects in US history.

5. In 2007, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Hawthorne, Nevada. The quake caused damage to buildings and roads in the area and was felt as far away as San Francisco. Luckily, there were no fatalities reported from the event.