oct 31, 1864 - Nevada becomes a state
Description:
Nevada (NV) joins the US as the 21st free state and the 36th state overall. Nevada is the last free state, as well as the last state in general, to join before there was a distinction between free and slave states (with the passing of the 13th Amendment).Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 31, 1864
Now
~ 161 years ago