Nevada

Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western region of the United States. It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the 7th-most extensive, the 32nd-most populous, and the 9th-least densely populated of the U.S. states. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's people live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area, including three of the state's four largest incorporated cities. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Las Vegas is the largest city in the state.

Some of the key events about Nevada

1859
Nevada Territory was established, separating from Utah Territory
1863
The Pyramid Lake War resulted in numerous casualties between settlers and Native Americans
1864
Nevada was admitted to the Union as the 36th state
1905
Severe flooding devastated Goldfield and Tonopah, causing significant damage
1931
Gambling was legalized in Nevada, setting the stage for Las Vegas's future as a major entertainment destination
1931
The Great Depression hit Nevada particularly hard, with widespread unemployment and economic hardship
1935
Hoover Dam was completed, providing hydroelectric power and water control for the region
1942
Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps in Nevada during World War II
1951
The first nuclear weapons test was conducted at the Nevada Test Site
1951
Nuclear weapons testing began at the Nevada Test Site, leading to radioactive fallout concerns
1955
The Moulin Rouge Hotel opened as Las Vegas's first racially integrated casino
1966
Howard Hughes arrived in Las Vegas and began purchasing casinos, contributing to the city's growth
1969
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was officially founded as a separate institution
1980
The MGM Grand Hotel fire in Las Vegas killed 85 people and injured hundreds more
1988
A chemical explosion at the PEPCON plant in Henderson killed two people and caused widespread damage
1989
The Mirage opened on the Las Vegas Strip, ushering in the era of mega-resorts
2007
The Great Recession severely impacted Nevada's economy, particularly the housing and tourism sectors
2011
A major air race crash in Reno killed 11 people and injured dozens of spectators
2017
Nevada became the first state to have a female-majority legislature in U.S. history
2017
The deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history occurred in Las Vegas, resulting in 60 deaths and hundreds of injuries

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