1. West Virginia Statehood Day: November 3, 1863, marked the day when West Virginia officially became a state. This day is celebrated each year as West Virginia Statehood Day.

2. First African American Woman Elected to West Virginia Legislature: On November 3, 1986, Virginia Mae Brown became the first African American woman elected to the West Virginia Legislature.

3. The Hatfield-McCoy Feud: November 3 was the date of the New Year's Day Massacre that played a role in the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud. In 1888, members of the McCoy family were killed by members of the Hatfield family in the dispute over land ownership.

4. The West Virginia Mine Wars: The Battle of Matewan took place on November 3, 1920, in a small town of the same name. It was a pivotal event of the West Virginia Mine Wars, as striking coal miners clashed with hired thugs and ultimately won the battle.

5. Billionaire Jim Justice Becomes Governor: Billionaire business magnate Jim Justice was elected governor of West Virginia on November 3, 2016. He is the wealthiest governor in the United States and has since focused on improving the state's economy and infrastructure.