1. The Battle of Cloyd's Mountain: On February 28, 1864, Confederate forces under the command of Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins and Colonel John S. Witcher clashed with Union troops at Cloyd's Mountain near Dublin, Virginia. The battle resulted in significant casualties for the Confederates and helped secure Union control of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad.

2. The West Virginia Legislature: In 1870, on February 28, the West Virginia Legislature approved an act establishing a State Board of Health. This marked an important milestone in public health in the state, setting the stage for improved sanitation and disease control measures.

3. The Marshall University Plane Crash: On November 14, 1970, a chartered plane carrying members of the Marshall University football team and coaching staff crashed near Huntington, West Virginia. February 28 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance honoring the 75 people who lost their lives in the tragedy.

4. The West Virginia Miners' Strike: In 1986, on February 28, the United Mine Workers of America launched a strike against the Pittston Coal Company. The prolonged labor dispute was characterized by violent clashes between strikers, company security, and law enforcement, and sparked broader debates about workers' rights and corporate power in the Appalachian region.

5. WVU's Big East Title: On February 28, 2010, the West Virginia University men's basketball team won the Big East regular season championship with a victory over the Villanova Wildcats. The Mountaineers went on to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, cementing their place in WVU sports history.