Famous People From Nevada

Nevada is the home state of Las Vegas. Several a great stars was born here. Many people of Nevada are famous in different walks of life. Nevada is primarily known as the gambling state because of the number of casinos in cities like Las Vegas and Reno. It is also known as the Silver State because of the vast silver deposits found here.

Some of the famous people that were born in Nevada are as follows:

Andre Agassi the famous tennis player was born in Las Vegas. He started playing professional tennis when he was only 16 years old. When he started playing in tournaments, he went all the way to being the world's number one. He also has a record of winning eight grand slams in single tournaments and has won the Olympic Gold medal in single's category.

Pat Nixon is the wife of Richard Nixon, the former President of the United States. She was the first lady of the US from the year 1969 to the year 1974. She was born in Nevada and then moved to California.

Jim Gibbons is the twenty-eighth governor of Nevada and he has won several Medals of Honor. He has served in many wars, including the Gulf War. He has received totally nineteen service medals and he is the highest decorated official.

Edna Purviance is an American actress and also was well known as Charlie Chaplin's girl. She was born in Nevada. She worked as his leading girl in several movies directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Jack Kramer is another popular tennis player and also reached the World Number One position. The Association of Tennis Professionals was founded in the year 1972, he became its first executive director. In the year 1968, he was inducted into the tennis hall of fame.

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