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10 Jul 1936
West Virginia had its hottest day on record at a sweltering 112°F (44°C).
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3 May 1921
West Virginia became the first state to impose a sales tax.
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10 May 1908
Mother's Day was officially celebrated for the first time in Grafton, West Virginia.
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20 Jun 1863
West Virginia was admitted as the 35th US state during the height of the US Civil War.
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3 Jun 1861
The Battle of Philippi began.
