1. The Blair Mountain Battle: On April 15, 1922, the Battle of Blair Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia began. This conflict marked the largest armed labor uprising in United States history, as over 10,000 coal miners fought against coal companies to demand fair pay and working conditions. The battle lasted for five days and resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people.

2. University of Charleston Founded: On April 15, 1888, the University of Charleston was founded as Barboursville Seminary in Cabell County, West Virginia. Today, the university is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields.

3. First National Bank of Bluefield Established: On April 15, 1922, the First National Bank of Bluefield was established in Mercer County, West Virginia. The bank has since grown to become one of the largest banks in the state, with locations throughout West Virginia and Virginia.

4. Senator Jennings Randolph Born: On April 15, 1902, Jennings Randolph was born in Salem, West Virginia. He served as a United States Senator from West Virginia from 1958 to 1985, and was known for his work in advocating for education, healthcare, and civil rights.

5. Wheeling Intelligencer Founded: On April 15, 1852, the Wheeling Intelligencer newspaper was founded in Wheeling, West Virginia. The paper is still published today, making it the oldest continuously published newspaper in the state. Over the years, it has won numerous awards for its coverage of local and national news.