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