As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or beliefs. However, here are five historical events that occurred on December 20 in West Virginia:

1. On December 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state of the United States of America. The Mountain State was created during the American Civil War and was originally part of Virginia until it seceded on June 20, 1863, and joined the Union.

2. In 1917, on December 20, the largest coal mine disaster in West Virginia history occurred in Monongah, Marion County. An explosion caused by gas and coal dust killed 361 men and boys. The tragedy led to the creation of federal laws regulating mine safety.

3. On December 20, 1944, the Bluefield College was established in Bluefield, Mercer County, by the Baptist General Association of Virginia. The private institution offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including business, education, and nursing.

4. In 1951, on December 20, Charles Town received a historic visit from President Harry S. Truman. He spoke to a crowd of 4,000 people at the Charles Town High School football field about the importance of supporting the military and the Korean War effort.

5. On December 20, 2009, West Virginia University quarterback Jarrett Brown was named the most valuable player of the 2009 Gator Bowl. Brown led the Mountaineers to a 33-21 victory over the University of Florida, the defending national champions at the time.