1. On November 29, 1781, Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson issued a proclamation declaring a day of public thanksgiving for the victory at Yorktown. This marked the end of the Revolutionary War in Virginia and the beginning of a new era of independence for the colonies.

2. In 1862, Virginia Governor John Letcher issued a proclamation calling for a day of prayer and fasting in response to growing opposition to the Confederate war effort. This came at a time when the Union army had captured significant territory in Virginia and was threatening the Confederate capital at Richmond.

3. On November 29, 1895, Virginia Governor Charles O'Ferrall signed into law the first ever compulsory school attendance law in the state. This required all children between the ages of eight and fourteen to attend school for a minimum of four months each year.

4. In 1924, Virginia Governor E. Lee Trinkle signed the Public School Health Law, which required all school children to be vaccinated against smallpox and diphtheria. This was a significant development in public health and helped to reduce the spread of these diseases across the state.

5. On November 29, 1948, Virginia Governor William M. Tuck signed the state's first ever public accommodations law, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in public places such as hotels, restaurants, and theaters. This was a significant step forward in civil rights for Virginia and helped to pave the way for further progress in this area.