History:Nevada
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Ongoing history project for Nevada. Politically neutral.
Follows: Nevada journalists, historians, politicians as encountered.
Also @historynevada
Follows: Nevada journalists, historians, politicians as encountered.
Also @historynevada
The University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack won the inaugural Frémont Cannon game against the UNLV Rebels on Nov 22, 1969 at Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV. Nevada kicked a late field goal to win 30-28. Article from the Nov 26, 1969 Rebel Yell. t.co/A7o77pdQaG
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack won the inaugural Frémont Cannon game against the UNLV Rebels on Nov 22, 1969 at Mackay Stadium in Reno, NV. Nevada kicked a late field goal to win 30-28. Article from the Nov 26, 1969 Rebel Yell. t.co/A7o77pdQaG
Almost called Golden Nugget, the first resort to open on the Las Vegas strip in 15 years, and the first Y-shaped resort, the $630 million, 29 story, 3,044 room Mirage Resort and Casino opened on Nov 22, 1989. tinyurl.com/3t35fyr5
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Almost called Golden Nugget, the first resort to open on the Las Vegas strip in 15 years, and the first Y-shaped resort, the $630 million, 29 story, 3,044 room Mirage Resort and Casino opened on Nov 22, 1989. tinyurl.com/3t35fyr5
Mike Tyson, 20, won a 2nd Round KO vs Trevor Berbick at the Las #Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino on Nov 22, 1986, to become youngest heavyweight champion ever. t.co/vTJY1ppOaz
VID: t.co/MPSwbRMs9o
Note: Washoe County District judge Mills Lane was the referee.
VID: t.co/MPSwbRMs9o
Note: Washoe County District judge Mills Lane was the referee.
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Mike Tyson, 20, won a 2nd Round KO vs Trevor Berbick at the Las #Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino on Nov 22, 1986, to become youngest heavyweight champion ever. t.co/vTJY1ppOaz
VID: t.co/MPSwbRMs9o
Note: Washoe County District judge Mills Lane was the referee.
VID: t.co/MPSwbRMs9o
Note: Washoe County District judge Mills Lane was the referee.
After a long legal battle, on Nov 22, 2016 the remains of a 10,600 year old Spirit Cave mummy were returned to the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe for burial. The remains were found in 1940, revealed in 1996, and DNA analysis determined their native origin. t.co/ZhK4m7ospU
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
After a long legal battle, on Nov 22, 2016 the remains of a 10,600 year old Spirit Cave mummy were returned to the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe for burial. The remains were found in 1940, revealed in 1996, and DNA analysis determined their native origin. t.co/ZhK4m7ospU
Ian Russell was introduced on Nov 22, 2016 as the first (and would be only) head coach of the new USL franchise in Reno, NV the Reno 1868 FC. t.co/qdwqwA0NU6
Note: The team was dissolved on Nov 6, 2020 after 3.5 seasons with a club record of 66 wins, 34 losses, 30 ties.
Note: The team was dissolved on Nov 6, 2020 after 3.5 seasons with a club record of 66 wins, 34 losses, 30 ties.
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Ian Russell was introduced on Nov 22, 2016 as the first (and would be only) head coach of the new USL franchise in Reno, NV the Reno 1868 FC. t.co/qdwqwA0NU6
Note: The team was dissolved on Nov 6, 2020 after 3.5 seasons with a club record of 66 wins, 34 losses, 30 ties.
Note: The team was dissolved on Nov 6, 2020 after 3.5 seasons with a club record of 66 wins, 34 losses, 30 ties.
The Babcock Cup was donated by James Babcock, who was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1914.
Virgin Valley High won the County Championship three years in a row giving them permanent ownership of the cup in 1915.
It resides in the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum in Mesquite.
Virgin Valley High won the County Championship three years in a row giving them permanent ownership of the cup in 1915.
It resides in the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum in Mesquite.
November 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The Babcock Cup was donated by James Babcock, who was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1914.
Virgin Valley High won the County Championship three years in a row giving them permanent ownership of the cup in 1915.
It resides in the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum in Mesquite.
Virgin Valley High won the County Championship three years in a row giving them permanent ownership of the cup in 1915.
It resides in the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum in Mesquite.
The Nov 22, 1913 Las Vegas Age promoted the first high school boys' basketball game of the season between Clark High (Las Vegas) and Virgin Valley High (Bunkerville) on Thanksgiving Day in Las Vegas, NV. The Clark County champs would win the Babcock Cup. tinyurl.com/bdc6rfkb
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Nov 22, 1913 Las Vegas Age promoted the first high school boys' basketball game of the season between Clark High (Las Vegas) and Virgin Valley High (Bunkerville) on Thanksgiving Day in Las Vegas, NV. The Clark County champs would win the Babcock Cup. tinyurl.com/bdc6rfkb
The Nov 22, 1944 Mineral County Independent mentioned that two new projects for the Navy Ammunition Depot at Hawthorne, NV have been approved, including a women's locker room and showers. t.co/4E1SdfnUAu
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Nov 22, 1944 Mineral County Independent mentioned that two new projects for the Navy Ammunition Depot at Hawthorne, NV have been approved, including a women's locker room and showers. t.co/4E1SdfnUAu
According to the Nov 22, 1865 Reese River Reveille, the Carson Appeal was not too fond of the idea that the proposed US Mint branch in Nevada be located near the geographical center of Nevada at Austin "instead of way off in Carson." t.co/LWckbtnTwi
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
According to the Nov 22, 1865 Reese River Reveille, the Carson Appeal was not too fond of the idea that the proposed US Mint branch in Nevada be located near the geographical center of Nevada at Austin "instead of way off in Carson." t.co/LWckbtnTwi
On Nov 22, 1998, poker pro and three-time #WSOP Main Event winner, Stu "the Kid" Ungar, 45, was found dead at the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas, NV of an apparent heart attack. t.co/lXrLc5yD8m
Documentary video: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar: t.co/BqsZFs3kpk
Documentary video: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar: t.co/BqsZFs3kpk
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
On Nov 22, 1998, poker pro and three-time #WSOP Main Event winner, Stu "the Kid" Ungar, 45, was found dead at the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas, NV of an apparent heart attack. t.co/lXrLc5yD8m
Documentary video: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar: t.co/BqsZFs3kpk
Documentary video: The Rise and Fall of Stu Ungar: t.co/BqsZFs3kpk
The Nov 22, 1865 Reese River Reveille mentioned the construction of a Station House at Virginia and South Streets in Austin, NV. The Station House was completed in 1866 and served as a City Hall, police station, and jail. t.co/LH01ATwTy7
Note: The building still stands.
Note: The building still stands.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Nov 22, 1865 Reese River Reveille mentioned the construction of a Station House at Virginia and South Streets in Austin, NV. The Station House was completed in 1866 and served as a City Hall, police station, and jail. t.co/LH01ATwTy7
Note: The building still stands.
Note: The building still stands.
On Nov 22, 1861, former US Rep for Texas, John Reagan, introduced a bill to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States to formally organize the Territory of Arizona from the southern half of New Mexico Territory. t.co/fTwX2x7zqY
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Nov 22, 1861, former US Rep for Texas, John Reagan, introduced a bill to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States to formally organize the Territory of Arizona from the southern half of New Mexico Territory. t.co/fTwX2x7zqY
Reno High School grad, Arizona State alum, and four year #NFL defensive player as a Safety (7th Round Pick, 2008-11, Broncos, Patriots), Josh Barrett was born in Reno, NV on Nov 22, 1984. t.co/xg0gPsLbOC
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Reno High School grad, Arizona State alum, and four year #NFL defensive player as a Safety (7th Round Pick, 2008-11, Broncos, Patriots), Josh Barrett was born in Reno, NV on Nov 22, 1984. t.co/xg0gPsLbOC
Mining Engineer Edwin Giles arrived in Goldfield, NV in 1907. He resided there until his death in 1950. This UNLV Digital Collections image of Giles by a car in front of the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, NV is from Nov 22, 1949. He is about 77 in the pic. t.co/FWtppu8NJy
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Mining Engineer Edwin Giles arrived in Goldfield, NV in 1907. He resided there until his death in 1950. This UNLV Digital Collections image of Giles by a car in front of the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, NV is from Nov 22, 1949. He is about 77 in the pic. t.co/FWtppu8NJy
Per the Nov 22, 1935 Sagebrush, the University of Nevada Press Club presented a play based on Mark Twain's Roughing It in celebration of Twain's 100th birthday. The play was broadcast over KOH on Nov 29, 1935 covering Twain as a Territorial Enterprise reporter in Virginia City. tinyurl.com/494p5ryw
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Per the Nov 22, 1935 Sagebrush, the University of Nevada Press Club presented a play based on Mark Twain's Roughing It in celebration of Twain's 100th birthday. The play was broadcast over KOH on Nov 29, 1935 covering Twain as a Territorial Enterprise reporter in Virginia City. tinyurl.com/494p5ryw
Born in Nixon, NV in 1919, US Marine Private First Class Stanley Winnemucca was killed in action in the World War II Battle of Tarawa in the South Pacific on Nov 22, 1943. t.co/88UItB7NfT
This battle ended on Nov 23. VID: t.co/A1igXvjyxU
This battle ended on Nov 23. VID: t.co/A1igXvjyxU
November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Born in Nixon, NV in 1919, US Marine Private First Class Stanley Winnemucca was killed in action in the World War II Battle of Tarawa in the South Pacific on Nov 22, 1943. t.co/88UItB7NfT
This battle ended on Nov 23. VID: t.co/A1igXvjyxU
This battle ended on Nov 23. VID: t.co/A1igXvjyxU
The last resident of the initial mining boom town of Como, NV, in the Pine Nut Mountains near Dayton, NV, Nevada Assemblyman (1865-69), and former Judge, George W Walton, 63, died in his cabin when it burned down on Nov 22, 1874. t.co/3iOZRZu6TY
Lyon County Times article.
Lyon County Times article.
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The last resident of the initial mining boom town of Como, NV, in the Pine Nut Mountains near Dayton, NV, Nevada Assemblyman (1865-69), and former Judge, George W Walton, 63, died in his cabin when it burned down on Nov 22, 1874. t.co/3iOZRZu6TY
Lyon County Times article.
Lyon County Times article.
The Carson Appeal of Nov 22, 1905 reported on "the storm" in Nevada. Accumulations of 12-18 inches of snow were reported on the summit passes, and "five inches of snow and more coming" in the valley around Carson City. t.co/FIPJeaBZis
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Carson Appeal of Nov 22, 1905 reported on "the storm" in Nevada. Accumulations of 12-18 inches of snow were reported on the summit passes, and "five inches of snow and more coming" in the valley around Carson City. t.co/FIPJeaBZis
Great photo of Virginia & Truckee Railroad locomotive #25 taken at Mound House, NV on Nov 21, 1941. #25 pulled the last passenger train into Virginia City, NV in 1938 and was sold to RKO Pictures in 1947. UNR Digital Collections: tinyurl.com/38pbk79x
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great photo of Virginia & Truckee Railroad locomotive #25 taken at Mound House, NV on Nov 21, 1941. #25 pulled the last passenger train into Virginia City, NV in 1938 and was sold to RKO Pictures in 1947. UNR Digital Collections: tinyurl.com/38pbk79x
At the encouragement of Helen Stewart, designed by J T McWilliams, the Woodlawn Cemetery in Las #Vegas, NV was established in 1914 on 10 acres of donated land. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 2006. PDF: t.co/yr4PWxITqp
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
At the encouragement of Helen Stewart, designed by J T McWilliams, the Woodlawn Cemetery in Las #Vegas, NV was established in 1914 on 10 acres of donated land. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 2006. PDF: t.co/yr4PWxITqp
On Nov 21, 1861, the Nevada Territory Legislature passed an Act to set the Age of Majority in the Territory. Interestingly, this age was set at 21 for males, and 18 for females.
Of course, this was more than 50 years before women could vote. t.co/hB8GpSgSQn
Of course, this was more than 50 years before women could vote. t.co/hB8GpSgSQn
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
On Nov 21, 1861, the Nevada Territory Legislature passed an Act to set the Age of Majority in the Territory. Interestingly, this age was set at 21 for males, and 18 for females.
Of course, this was more than 50 years before women could vote. t.co/hB8GpSgSQn
Of course, this was more than 50 years before women could vote. t.co/hB8GpSgSQn
The UNLV "Tumbleweed Tech" Rebels won the second ever Frémont Cannon game on Nov 21, 1970. The Rebels defeated the University of Nevada Wolf Pack at Las Vegas Stadium (now called Sam Boyd Stadium) by a score of 42-30.
Article from Dec 11, 1970 Rebel Yell. tinyurl.com/45v5hdju
Article from Dec 11, 1970 Rebel Yell. tinyurl.com/45v5hdju
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The UNLV "Tumbleweed Tech" Rebels won the second ever Frémont Cannon game on Nov 21, 1970. The Rebels defeated the University of Nevada Wolf Pack at Las Vegas Stadium (now called Sam Boyd Stadium) by a score of 42-30.
Article from Dec 11, 1970 Rebel Yell. tinyurl.com/45v5hdju
Article from Dec 11, 1970 Rebel Yell. tinyurl.com/45v5hdju
Muhammad Ali won an 8th Round KO of Bob Foster at Sahara Tahoe's High Sierra Theater at Stateline, NV on Nov 21, 1972. The referee was Mills Lane. t.co/LuJdQ1DXde VID: t.co/6gnNv9sKsM
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Muhammad Ali won an 8th Round KO of Bob Foster at Sahara Tahoe's High Sierra Theater at Stateline, NV on Nov 21, 1972. The referee was Mills Lane. t.co/LuJdQ1DXde VID: t.co/6gnNv9sKsM
UNLV Digital Collections has this postcard showing the town of Rhyolite, NV with a date of Nov 21, 1906. There appears to be a little snow on the ground at the time. Rhyolite was nearing its peak. tinyurl.com/y254xmw6
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
UNLV Digital Collections has this postcard showing the town of Rhyolite, NV with a date of Nov 21, 1906. There appears to be a little snow on the ground at the time. Rhyolite was nearing its peak. tinyurl.com/y254xmw6
Settlers met in Carson City on Nov 21, 1859 and drafted a petition to Congress to form a Territory of Nevada, and gave their reasons. This memorial was printed in the Dec 7, 1859 Alta California. t.co/XnfR3Kv5Cj
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Settlers met in Carson City on Nov 21, 1859 and drafted a petition to Congress to form a Territory of Nevada, and gave their reasons. This memorial was printed in the Dec 7, 1859 Alta California. t.co/XnfR3Kv5Cj