1. On November 7, 1861, West Virginia became the 35th state to be admitted to the Union. The state was formed during the Civil War, after breaking away from Virginia due to the conflict's divided loyalties.

2. On the same day in 1922, the West Virginia Baptist State Convention was organized in Charleston. The organization aimed to promote Christianity and religious education in the state.

3. November 7, 1922 is also the date when the West Virginia branch of the American Legion was chartered. The American Legion is a veterans' organization that advocates for veterans' rights and provides support to servicemembers and their families.

4. In November 7, 1950, a tragic plane crash occurred in the mountains of West Virginia, killing all 7 members of the crew. The plane was on a mission to transport a coffin containing the remains of a serviceman who had died in the Korean War.

5. On November 7, 1984, a new statue of John Henry was erected in the town of Talcott. John Henry was an African American folk hero who is said to have challenged a steam-powered drill to a race, and won before collapsing and dying. The statue honors John Henry's legacy as a symbol of hardworking and determination.