1. The Battle of Bulltown took place on July 21, 1863 during the American Civil War. Confederate forces attempted to capture the Union supply depot located in the town of Bulltown, but were ultimately repelled by Union soldiers.

2. On July 21, 1915, the West Virginia State Capitol building was dedicated in Charleston. The building was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and features a stunning 292-foot dome.

3. On July 21, 1921, West Virginia became the first state to tax gasoline. The tax was initially set at one cent per gallon and helped fund the state's road system.

4. In 1967, the West Virginia University Mountaineers football team suffered a tragic airplane crash on July 21 while returning home from a game in North Carolina. The accident claimed the lives of 31 people, including players, coaches, and boosters.

5. On July 21, 1987, the town of Hinton, West Virginia experienced a devastating flood that killed 47 people and caused millions of dollars in damage. The flood was caused by heavy rains that submerged the town and surrounding areas.