1. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state admitted to the union.
October 5 is significant in West Virginia's history, as it marks the day the state was admitted to the union during the Civil War. Prior to this, the region was part of Virginia but refused to join the Confederacy, thus leading to its formation as a separate state.

2. The Hatfield-McCoy Feud began on October 5, 1865.
The infamous feud between two families, the Hatfields and the McCoys, began in 1865 in West Virginia. It lasted for nearly three decades and resulted in numerous deaths and injuries before coming to an end in 1891.

3. The first public high school in West Virginia opened on October 5, 1892.
In 1892, the first public high school in West Virginia opened its doors in Wheeling. The school, named Linsly Institute after its founder, Noah Linsly, is still in operation today as a private school.

4. The West Virginia Mine Wars began on October 5, 1912.
The West Virginia Mine Wars were a series of labor disputes and strikes that occurred between 1912 and 1921 in the coalfields of West Virginia. The first major event of the conflict, the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Strike, began on October 5, 1912.

5. The Greenbrier Resort opened on October 5, 1913.
Located in White Sulphur Springs, the Greenbrier Resort is one of West Virginia's most famous landmarks. It opened on October 5, 1913, and has since hosted numerous presidents and other notable guests. During World War II, it was used as a military hospital and secret bunker for Congress in case of a nuclear attack.