1. In 1863, the Battle of Chickamauga began in Georgia, but the Second Virginia Cavalry, led by Colonel Thomas T. Munford, fought bravely as part of the Confederate Army. Munford's men charged the Union lines and sustained heavy losses, but earned the respect of their opponents for their courage and determination.

2. On September 20, 1906, a massive hurricane hit the Virginia coast, causing extensive damage and claiming dozens of lives. The storm caused widespread flooding and destroyed many homes and businesses, and also disrupted transportation and communication throughout the region.

3. In 1960, the Virginia State Capitol was designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architecture and historical significance. The building was designed by Thomas Jefferson and completed in 1788, and has served as the seat of Virginia's government ever since.

4. On September 20, 1973, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) admitted its first female cadet, a milestone in the history of the prestigious military college. Although the decision was controversial at the time, it paved the way for greater diversity and inclusion in the armed forces and other traditionally male-dominated fields.

5. In 2003, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) opened its doors, becoming the world's largest transportation research center. The institute conducts research on a wide range of transportation-related topics, including safety, sustainability, and human behavior, and has made significant contributions to the development of new technologies and policies aimed at improving transportation systems around the world.