1. In 1930, famed author and literary critic V.L. Parrington was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Parrington went on to become a professor of English at the University of Washington and is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Main Currents in American Thought," a three-volume study on the development of American culture.

2. On October 13, 1950, the town of Harpers Ferry was designated as a National Historical Park by President Truman. Harpers Ferry is known for its rich history as a crucial point of the Underground Railroad before the Civil War and as the site of John Brown's raid in 1859.

3. In 1972, the Appalachian Trail Conference was held in Charleston, West Virginia. The Appalachian Trail is a 2,200-mile trail that runs through 14 states from Georgia to Maine, and West Virginia is home to a significant portion of the trail.

4. On October 13, 1982, the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame was founded with the induction of five West Virginians who made significant contributions to aviation. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of aviation in West Virginia.

5. In 1994, Oprah Winfrey visited West Virginia to film a segment for her television show on the state's rich coal mining history. The segment focused on the hard work and sacrifices made by West Virginia's coal miners and their families, and it brought attention to the challenges faced by those working in the coal industry.