1. The Battle of Scary Creek: On August 19, 1861, the Battle of Scary Creek took place in what is now West Virginia. This was one of the early battles of the Civil War and was fought between Union forces under the command of General Jacob Cox and Confederate forces led by General John Floyd.

2. The first women's suffrage meeting in West Virginia: On August 19, 1890, the first meeting of the West Virginia Woman Suffrage Association was held in Wheeling, WV. This meeting brought together women from across the state who were advocating for women's right to vote.

3. The Hatfield-McCoy Feud: On August 19, 1896, a Hatfield family member was killed by a member of the McCoy family, adding fuel to the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud. This feud would continue for several more years and become one of the most well-known family feuds in American history.

4. The opening of the Greenbrier Resort: On August 19, 1913, the Greenbrier Resort officially opened its doors to guests. Located in White Sulphur Springs, WV, the Greenbrier has hosted numerous presidents, celebrities, and other high-profile guests over the years.

5. National Aviation Day: August 19 is also National Aviation Day, which honors the birthday of aviation pioneer Orville Wright. Although Wright was not from West Virginia, his contributions to aviation have had a lasting impact on the entire country, including West Virginia.