1. The founding of the Greenbrier Military School: On June 3, 1778, the Greenbrier Military School was founded in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The school provided military training to young men and was in operation until 1972.

2. Birth of Stonewall Jackson: On June 3, 1824, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Jackson was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and his innovative tactics and leadership earned him a reputation as one of the greatest military commanders of all time.

3. West Virginia becomes a state: On June 3, 1863, West Virginia officially became the 35th state in the United States, after separating from Virginia during the Civil War. West Virginia played an important role in the conflict, with many of its residents fighting on both sides.

4. Dedication of the West Virginia State Capitol: On June 3, 1932, the West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston was dedicated, after five years of construction. The building's striking gold dome is now one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state.

5. Marshall University plane crash: On June 3, 1970, a plane carrying the Marshall University football team crashed near Huntington, West Virginia, killing all 75 people on board. The tragedy devastated the Marshall community, but the school and its fans rallied to rebuild the football program and honor the memory of the lost team.