1. In 1913, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill making it illegal to operate a public dance hall on Sundays. This was a controversial move, as many people viewed dancing as a harmless recreation. However, advocates of the law argued that Sunday should be reserved for religious observance.

2. On February 4, 1929, the West Virginia State Police organized a raid on the town of Matewan, which was then a hotbed of union organizing activity. The raid resulted in a shootout between miners and police officers, and several people were killed. This incident is known as the Matewan Massacre and is considered a pivotal moment in the history of labor organizing in the United States.

3. Actress Mary Lou Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on February 4, 1968. Retton went on to become a gymnastics icon, winning five medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

4. On February 4, 1974, a coal mine explosion occurred in the town of Wharton, West Virginia. The explosion killed 29 miners and was caused by a buildup of methane gas. This incident led to increased safety regulations for coal mines in West Virginia and across the United States.

5. In 2015, West Virginia became the 26th state to legalize medical marijuana when Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill permitting its use under certain conditions. This move came after years of debate and controversy over the potential benefits and drawbacks of medical cannabis.