1. The death of legendary labor union leader Mother Jones occurred on September 2, 1930 in Adelphi, Maryland. Though not a native of West Virginia, Mother Jones became a prominent figure in the state's labor history for her involvement in the 1902 Coal Strike and the historic Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921.

2. On September 2, 1963, the West Virginia Board of Education voted to integrate all of the state's public schools. This decision came just three months after the landmark Supreme Court case ruling in favor of school integration in the South.

3. The West Virginia State Fair, now an annual tradition, debuted on September 2, 1921 in Lewisburg. The fair showcases the state's agricultural heritage and features carnival rides, food, and live entertainment.

4. Rapper and songwriter Brad Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, was born on September 2, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Though not a West Virginia native, Scarface has ties to the state as his 1994 album "The Diary" features a song titled "No Tears" that references the historic Battle of Blair Mountain.

5. On September 2, 1861, Union forces under the command of Brigadier General Charles P. Stone crossed the Potomac River into Virginia (now West Virginia) for the first time. This event marked the beginning of the Union's successful campaign to secure territory in western Virginia and eventually lead to the creation of the state of West Virginia in 1863.