1. The deadliest bridge disaster in U.S. history occurred on November 27, 1940, in Point Pleasant when the suspension bridge connecting West Virginia and Ohio collapsed. It resulted in the death of 46 people.

2. On November 27, 1863, Confederate General John Imboden attacked the town of Beverly, West Virginia. The Union forces were forced to retreat, and the Confederates set fire to several buildings, including a courthouse.

3. The last known passenger pigeon, named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo on November 27, 1914. However, West Virginia played a role in the decline of the species as it was once a popular hunting state for the birds.

4. West Virginia University's Mountaineer Field was dedicated on November 27, 1980. The stadium, which has since undergone multiple renovations, has a seating capacity of 60,000 and has hosted numerous football games and concerts.

5. On November 27, 1994, the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, West Virginia, opened to the public. Visitors can take a tour of the underground mine and learn about the history of coal mining in the region.