1. Virginia became a British colony on August 1, 1624, when King James I revoked the charter of the Virginia Company and the Virginia colony was placed directly under royal control.

2. On August 1, 1831, the Nat Turner slave rebellion began in Southampton County, Virginia. Nat Turner, a slave and preacher, led a group of fellow slaves in a series of attacks on white families, resulting in the deaths of approximately 60 people.

3. The Battle of White Oak Swamp took place on August 1, 1862, during the American Civil War. Union General George McClellan attempted to advance on Richmond, Virginia, but was forced to retreat due to Confederate resistance. The battle resulted in approximately 850 casualties.

4. On August 1, 1907, the Jamestown Exposition opened in Norfolk, Virginia, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown settlement. The exposition featured exhibits and demonstrations showcasing advancements in science, technology, and industry.

5. The Virginia Department of Health announced on August 1, 2020, that Virginia had become the first state in the United States to launch a contact tracing app, COVIDWISE, designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The app uses Bluetooth technology to notify users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus.