1. The Battle of Lewisburg: On July 6, 1862, the Battle of Lewisburg took place during the American Civil War. This was a significant victory for the Union army, as they were able to drive the Confederate army out of the town of Lewisburg, West Virginia.

2. Senator Robert Byrd's Birthday: July 6, 1917, was the birth date of Robert C. Byrd, who was a United States Senator from West Virginia for over 51 years. Byrd is the longest-serving member of Congress in US history and was a key figure in shaping the state's history.

3. First State Park: On July 6, 1921, the first West Virginia state park, Droop Mountain Battlefield, was dedicated. The park is a historic site where Confederate and Union troops fought in 1863 during the Civil War.

4. The Death of Margaret Blennerhassett: On July 6, 1817, Margaret Blennerhassett, the wife of Irish aristocrat Harman Blennerhassett, died in a state of poverty and obscurity after her husband's failed attempt to create a utopian society on an island in the Ohio River.

5. August 2016 Flood: July 6, 2016, marked the start of historic flooding that devastated many parts of West Virginia. The floods claimed 23 lives and caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and businesses, making it one of the state's worst natural disasters.