1. In 1863, the Battle of Hansbrough Ridge occurred during the Civil War in the town of Sharpsburg. Confederate forces under General William E. "Grumble" Jones attacked Union soldiers led by Colonel Joseph Thoburn. The battle ended with a Confederate victory, but they suffered heavy casualties.

2. On June 28, 1894, the West Virginia State Capitol building was dedicated in Charleston. The construction of this impressive building took nearly nine years, and it remains a symbol of the state's political power to this day.

3. The last known passenger pigeon in the world died in captivity in the Cincinnati Zoo on June 28, 1914. Overhunting and habitat destruction caused this once abundantly populous bird species to go extinct, with West Virginia being one of the last states where the species was still found in the wild.

4. The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia was completed on June 28, 1977. This iconic bridge spans the New River Gorge and is the world's second-largest single-arch bridge. It is a popular destination for tourists and thrill-seekers who enjoy bungee jumping or base jumping from the bridge.

5. On June 28, 2018, the West Virginia Supreme Court justice Menis Ketchum resigned from his position. His resignation came amid a scandal involving accusations of corruption and misuse of state vehicles. This event led to investigations and reforms to the state's court systems.