1. Birth of Mary Lou Retton
On November 28, 1968, Mary Lou Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia. Retton is a retired American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist. She was the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics, which she won in 1984.

2. West Virginia's Statehood Anniversary
On November 28, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to join the Union. The state was created during the Civil War when Virginia seceded from the Union. West Virginia seceded from Virginia and applied to become a separate state. Eventually, President Abraham Lincoln signed the legislation that made West Virginia a state.

3. The Shelton Laurel Massacre
On November 28, 1863, during the Civil War, Union troops massacred 13 Confederate sympathizers in Shelton Laurel, North Carolina. The victims were mostly old men, young boys, and women. This event became known as the Shelton Laurel Massacre.

4. Marshall University Plane Crash
On November 28, 1970, a plane carrying the Marshall University football team, coaching staff, and supporters crashed near Huntington, West Virginia. All 75 people on board were killed, including 37 players and 5 coaches. This incident is one of the deadliest sports-related disasters in U.S. history.

5. First Bridge Day Celebration
On November 28, 1980, the first Bridge Day celebration was held in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Bridge Day is an annual event where people base jump and rappel off the New River Gorge Bridge, the third highest bridge in the United States. The event is held on the third Saturday of October and attracts thousands of spectators and participants every year.