1. The Battle of Point Pleasant: On August 7, 1774, the Battle of Point Pleasant, also known as the Battle of Kanawha, took place between Virginia militia and Native American tribes, including the Shawnee and Mingo. This battle is considered by many to be the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and was a crucial victory for the Virginia militia against the Native Americans.

2. West Virginia became a state: On August 7, 1861, during the American Civil War, West Virginia was admitted to the Union as the 35th state. The new state was formed out of Virginia's northwestern counties and gained statehood largely due to their loyalty to the Union during the war.

3. The Mine Wars: On August 7, 1921, the Battle of Blair Mountain began in Logan County, West Virginia. The conflict was part of the Mine Wars, a series of labor disputes between coal miners and mine operators in southern West Virginia. The battle, which involved over 10,000 miners and National Guard troops, ended in a victory for the mine operators.

4. Apollo 15 Splashdown: On August 7, 1971, the Apollo 15 spacecraft returned to Earth and successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. West Virginia native and astronaut, Jon McBride, was the first West Virginian to be selected for the astronaut program in 1978.

5. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: On August 7, 2020, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in southern West Virginia was established as the country's 63rd national park. The park spans over 70,000 acres and features scenic hiking trails, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and stunning views of the New River Gorge.