1. On June 20, 1863, the Battle of West Virginia occurred in Buckhannon during the American Civil War. The skirmish resulted in Union victory and prevented Confederate forces from advancing into western Virginia.

2. On June 20, 1921, the West Virginia State Capitol was officially dedicated in Charleston. The building took seven years to construct and cost over $10 million dollars.

3. West Virginia native Katharine Lee Bates was born on June 20, 1859. She is best known for writing the lyrics to "America the Beautiful."

4. On June 20, 1910, the first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington. The holiday was first proposed by West Virginia native Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran and single parent.

5. The Greenbrier, a historic resort in White Sulphur Springs, first opened its doors on June 20, 1778. The resort has hosted numerous celebrities, politicians, and even served as a secret government relocation facility during the Cold War.