1. The Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes occurred on August 30, 1861, during the American Civil War. Confederate troops under General John B. Floyd were defeated by Union forces led by General William S. Rosecrans.
2. West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union on August 30, 1863, during the Civil War. It was formed from Virginia during the conflict due to differences in political views.
3. On August 30, 1897, the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind opened in Romney. It remains in operation to this day, providing education and support to students with visual and hearing impairments.
4. The first game at West Virginia University's Milan Puskar Stadium took place on August 30, 1980. The Mountaineers defeated the University of Cincinnati 17-6 in front of over 50,000 fans.
5. August 30, 2016, marked the 130th anniversary of the completion of the West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston. The building was originally designed by architect Cass Gilbert and underwent a major renovation in the early 2000s.