1. In 1775, the Virginia Convention adopted the Declaration of Rights, which was a precursor to the United States Bill of Rights. It established the fundamental rights of Virginians and influenced the drafting of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

2. On June 15, 1864, the Battle of Petersburg began during the American Civil War. The Union army attempted to take the city of Petersburg, which was a crucial transportation hub for the Confederate army. The battle lasted for weeks and resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

3. In 1896, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson that segregation was constitutional, which had a significant impact on Virginia and the rest of the country. It allowed for the implementation of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation in public facilities, schools, and other areas of society.

4. On June 15, 1963, civil rights organizations held a massive demonstration in Danville, Virginia, to protest segregation and discrimination. The peaceful protest became violent when police intervened, and many protesters were arrested. This event was a significant moment in the fight for civil rights in Virginia.

5. In 2019, the Virginia Beach shooting occurred, which was the deadliest mass shooting in Virginia's history. A gunman killed 12 people and injured several others at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center before being killed by police. The incident sparked discussions about gun violence and gun control laws in Virginia and the United States.