1. In 1912, the first female member was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar. Her name was Anna D. Foster.

2. On August 10, 1921, the Battle of Blair Mountain began. This was one of the largest labor uprisings in US history. Nearly 10,000 coal miners banded together to protest against their poor working conditions and low wages. The battle lasted for five days and resulted in around 100 casualties.

3. August 10, 1933, was the day the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established Camp Kelly in South Carolina. The CCC was a public work relief program that gave employment to millions of unemployed young men during the Great Depression.

4. West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States on June 20, 1863. However, it wasn't until August 10, 1961, that the state officially adopted its current state flag.

5. On August 10, 1985, the American novelist, poet, and dramatist James Agee was inducted into the West Virginia Hall of Fame. Agee was known for his work on documentaries, including his contribution to the film The Night of the Hunter.