Events in Reno, NV History
- 1868-05-09 The city of Reno, Nevada, is founded
- 1905-07-03 American boxer Marvin Hart scores a 12th round KO of Jack Root in Reno, Nevada for the vacant world heavyweight title
Fight of the Century
1910-07-04 "Fight of the Century": Jack Johnson beats James J. Jeffries by TKO in 15 in Reno, Nevada to retain his world heavyweight boxing title
- 1928-09-13 KOH-AM in Reno NV begins radio transmissions
- 1953-09-27 KOLO TV channel 8 in Reno, NV (ABC/CBS) begins broadcasting
- 1953-12-25 KNEV (95.5 The Vibe) radio broadcaster in Reno, Nevada begins broadcasting
- 1962-09-30 KCRL TV channel 4 in Reno, NV (NBC) begins broadcasting
- 1967-06-04 KTVN TV channel 2 in Reno, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
Mancini vs. Chacon
1984-01-14 Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severely battered he thanks referee Richard Steele for stopping the fight
- 1996-04-23 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Reno NV on KRZQ 96.5 FM
Famous People from Reno, NV
- 1922-08-02 Paul Laxalt, American politician (22nd Governor of Nevada), born in Reno, Nevada (d. 2018)
- 1945-03-24 Curtis Hanson, American film director and screenwriter (LA Confidential, 8 Mile), born in Reno, Nevada (d. 2016)
- 1951-05-25 Chuck Ruff, American rock drummer (Edgar Winter Group - "Frankenstein"), born in Reno, Nevada (d. 2011)
- 1964-01-27 Inga Thompson, US cyclist (Olympic-8th-88, 84, 92), born in Reno, Nevada
- 1965-05-31 Annette Renee Peters [nee Hand], American 1500/3000 runner, born in Reno, Nevada
- 1970-12-12 Mädchen Amick, American actress (Shelly Johnson-Twin Peaks), born in Reno, Nevada
- 1981-07-11 Mary Beth Arnold, American gymnast (World-bronze-95), born in Reno, Nevada
- 1984-03-09 Julia Mancuso, American Alpine skier (4 Olympic gold medals), born in Reno, Nevada
- 1985-02-13 David Padgett, US basketball player, born in Reno, Nevada
Famous Americans
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