1. In 1863, the Battle of Manassas Station took place in Virginia during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under General J.E.B. Stuart successfully defeated Union forces led by General Kilpatrick, helping to secure the Confederate hold on the area.

2. In 1923, the Virginia State Library officially opened to the public. The library was established in 1823 as the second state library in the United States and has since become one of the largest and most important research libraries in the country.

3. In 1967, the Virginia Historical Society dedicated its new headquarters in Richmond. The society was founded in 1831 and is the oldest statewide historical organization in the United States. Its headquarters houses extensive collections of Virginia-related items and artifacts.

4. In 2005, the Virginia Beach Amphitheater hosted the "Brothers of the Sun Tour," featuring country music stars Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. The concert was a memorable event for thousands of fans who enjoyed the outdoor venue and the talented performers.

5. In 2019, Virginia lawmakers passed a comprehensive gun control bill requiring background checks on all firearms sales, limiting handgun purchases to one per month, and prohibiting the sale and possession of certain types of firearms and high-capacity magazines. The legislation was controversial and sparked intense debate across the state and the country.