On this day 116 years ago, on July 18, 1909 (June 2, 1909), Reno, Nevada, became the city of divorce. On July 18, 1909, Reno, Nevada, with 18,000 residents, was transformed from a mining town into a thriving financial city. This transformation was due to unhappy marriages. Women from all over the country flocked to file for divorce, and they waited six months for permission. The Reno legislature relaxed the requirements for occupants in an attempt to attract more people to follow this unfortunate and excessive custom. The plan succeeded. Since the divorce law was changed a year ago, hotels, farmhouses, restaurants, and small casinos have flourished, and town incomes have increased by $1 million. Commentary: Divorce has made Reno famous