1. On April 6, 1865, the Battle of Saltville occurred in southwest Virginia, not far from the West Virginia border. The battle was fought between Confederate forces led by General Robert E. Lee and Union troops under the leadership of General George Stoneman. The Confederates were victorious in this battle, but it would prove to be one of their last major victories before the end of the Civil War.

2. On April 6, 1909, one of West Virginia's most infamous coal mining disasters occurred. The explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in Raleigh County killed 29 men and set off a fire that burned for several days. The tragedy highlighted the dangerous working conditions that coal miners faced and spurred calls for increased safety measures in the industry.

3. April 6, 1938, saw the opening of Camden Park, an amusement park located in Huntington, West Virginia. The park has been a beloved destination for generations of West Virginians, featuring attractions like roller coasters, carnival games, and a historic carousel that dates back to 1919.

4. The West Virginia Film Office was established on April 6, 1987, to promote the state as a filming location for movies, TV shows, and other productions. The office has helped bring numerous productions to West Virginia over the years, including the films "Silence of the Lambs" and "We Are Marshall" and the TV series "The X-Files" and "Supernatural."

5. On April 6, 2005, West Virginia became the first state in the country to require all new school buses to be equipped with seat belts. The law was passed in response to a tragic school bus accident in Nicholas County in 2002 that killed four students and injured several others. Today, the use of seat belts on school buses continues to be a hotly debated issue across the country.