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Trappers Peter Skene Odgen and Jedidah Smith explore Nevada.
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Silver is discovered in Virginia City, bringing a rush of prospectors.
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Nevada became the 36th U.S state on October,31
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Las Vegas is founded.
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Women in Nevada get the right to vote.
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Gambling in Nevada is made legal and the first casino to open is the Pair-o-Dice
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The Hoover Dam is completed.
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Nevada passes laws to protect Lake Tahoe.
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The Great Basin National Park is established.
