1. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 14, 1863, becoming the 35th state in the United States.
2. On June 14, 1928, the state's first bridge across the Ohio River, the Benwood-McMechen Bridge, was dedicated. This bridge connects the cities of Benwood and McMechen in West Virginia with Marshall County in Ohio.
3. The West Virginia Day Festival is held annually on June 14th in Charleston, the state capital. This festival celebrates the state's history and culture with food, music, and entertainment.
4. On June 14, 1900, the Parkersburg High School was established in West Virginia. The school has since become the second-largest high school in the state, with approximately 1,700 students enrolled each year.
5. June 14 is also National Flag Day in the United States, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. West Virginia residents celebrate Flag Day with parades and other patriotic events.