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CES (/ ˌ s i. i. ˈ ɛ s /; formerly an initialism for Consumer Electronics Show [1]) is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada, United States, the event typically hosts presentations of new products and technologies in the consumer electronics industry.
History of Las Vegas. The settlement of Las Vegas, Nevada was founded in 1905 after the opening of a railroad that linked Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The stopover attracted some farmers (mostly from Utah) to the area, and fresh water was piped in to the settlement. In 1911, the town was incorporated as part of the newly founded Clark County.
6.5 M L Rockslides were reported between Pyramid Lake and Carson City. [2] May 30, 1868 Virginia City: 6.0 M L Plaster was knocked off almost every brick building in Virginia City. Hot water at Steamboat Springs turned into mud. [3] December 27, 1869 Virginia City 6.4 M L Severe damage to masonry walls of buildings in Virginia City and Washoe City.
Las Vegas, [ a] often known as Sin City or simply Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States. [ 6][ 7] Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort ...
The names Las Vegas and Vegas are interchangeably used to indicate the Valley, the Strip, and the city, and as a brand by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to denominate the region. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The Valley is affectionately known as the Ninth Island by Hawaii natives and Las Vegans alike, in part due to the large number of people ...
Las Vegas Evening Review and Journal newspaper in publication. [ 3] 1910. Victory Hotel in business. [ 4] 1911. June 1: Citizens of Las Vegas vote 168 to 57 in favor of incorporation. [ 5][ 1] June 1: Peter Buol is elected first mayor of Las Vegas, Stewart, VonTobel, McGovern and Gaughlin become city commissioner and assure a "conservative city ...
North Las Vegas is a suburban city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, in the Las Vegas Valley. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 262,527, with an estimated population of 280,543 in 2022. [ 9] The city was incorporated on May 1, 1946. It is the 4th most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the 77th most populous city in the ...
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. / 36.11778°N 115.17500°W / 36.11778; -115.17500. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a theater located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is the main entertainment venue for Caesars Palace . The venue opened in 2003 and has an estimated seating capacity of 4,100 spectators.