This week in history Jan. 19-25Posted by Elspeth Kuta | Jan 19, 2017 | This Week in History, Top Stories | 0 Jan. 19, 1996: C.A.T bus system began service in Mesquite and BunkervilleJan. 21, 1951: Atomic testing begins in NevadaJan. 22, 1877: 2.5 miles of irrigation canal complete in BunkervilleJan. 23, 1992: Virgin River Casino opened