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Donner Party
A group of American Pioneers who set out for California were trapped in a winter storm in SIerra Nevada. They resorted to cannibalism. 48 of the 87 members reached California. -
First White Man in Nevada
Jedediah Smith became the first white man to enter Nevada -
Virginia City Established
Established in 1859, Virginia City is one of the oldest cities in Nevada. Due to the Comstock Lode, the city became known as the richest city in America. -
Comstock Lode
Discovery of the first large silver ore deposit found by Henry T. P. Comstock. -
Nevada Territory
The Utah Territory, also known as the Washoe became the Nevada Terriory on March 2nd, 1861. -
Statehood
Nevada became the 36th state in the Union on October 31st, 1864. -
Gambling Legalized
Gambling became legal in the state of Nevade in 1869. It was outlawed in 1909 and later relegalized in 1931. -
Carson City Mint Established
Built at the peak of the silver boom, The Carson City Mint was established to regulate coins from the Comstock Lode. -
Oil Discovered
First well drilled for oil in Washoe County, southwest of Reno. It was 1,890 feet deep. -
Hoover Dam Completed
Also known as Boulder Dam, built on the border of Nevada and Arizona. The Hoover Dam was dedicated to President Hoover by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
El Rancho Vegas Built
El Rancho Vegas was the first casino built on the Vegas Strip by Thomas Hull and designed by architect Wayne McAllister. -
Las Vegas Strip Established
The Las Vegas Strip is home to 19 of the top 25 largest hotels in the world, along with casinos. The Strip itself is 4.2 miles long. -
The First MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
The MGM Grand Las Vegas opened and is now the second largest hotel in the world. The lion being their mascot, The MGM Grand has a glass-sided room filled with six lions. -
Xbox 360 Release Party
A two-day party celebrating the lauch of the Xbox 360 game console in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Nevada. -
Dan Wheldon Killed
Former Indy 500 Champion, Dan Wheldon was killed in a 15 car accident on lap 11 of the 2011 IZOD Indycar World Championship race at the Las Vegas Speedway.
