1. On November 22, 1968, the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources was established. This organization is responsible for the conservation and management of the state’s fish, wildlife, and natural resources, including state parks and forests.

2. The infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud that lasted for several decades in the late 19th century had a major event on November 22, 1888. The McCoy family patriarch, Randolph, was murdered along with two of his children by a group of Hatfield family members. This event further fueled tensions between the two families and escalated the violence.

3. On November 22, 1909, the Tri-State Tornado struck West Virginia, along with parts of Kentucky and Indiana, causing widespread damage and killing 12 people. This tornado was the deadliest and longest-lasting tornado in recorded history, with a path over 200 miles long.

4. Marshall University, located in Huntington, West Virginia, suffered a tragic plane crash on November 14, 1970, that killed 75 people, including the football team and coaching staff. However, on November 22 of that year, the university decided to rebuild the football program and honor the memory of those who were lost. This decision inspired the hit movie "We Are Marshall."

5. On November 22, 1987, Olympian Mary Lou Retton, a native of Fairmont, West Virginia, was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. Retton is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished gymnasts of all time, winning a gold medal in the individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics.