The following historic events may not be blackjack related. They are included here to provide a historic reference and to complete the timeline of other blackjack related events during the period.
| Event Date | Event Name |
|---|---|
| 04-23-1956 | On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley performs first shows in Las Vegas at the New Frontier Hotel. |
| 01-10-1957 | On this day in 1957, the Dunes became the first hotel/casino in Nevada to offer a "topless" show, called Minsky's Follies. |
| 12-24-1959 | On this day in 1959, the topless revue Folies Bergere became a permanent show at the Tropicana. It became one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas. |
| 05-20-1964 | On this day in 1964, the movie Viva Las Vegas starring Elvis Presley and Ann Margret was released. |
| 08-20-1964 | On this day in 1964, The Beatles performed live at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over 8000 fans attended. |
| 12-31-1967 | On this day in 1967, Evel Knievel unsuccessfully tried to jump 141 feet over the Las Vegas Caesars Palace water fountain. |
| 04-15-1979 | On this day in 1979, Liberace opens The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. |