1. On August 15, 1780, the Battle of Camden took place in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. The British, led by General Charles Cornwallis, defeated the Continental Army, led by General Horatio Gates. It was a significant British victory, but it also marked the beginning of the end for Cornwallis' army in the Southern campaign.

2. The South Carolina State Flag was officially approved on August 15, 1861. The flag features a blue field with a white palmetto tree and crescent moon. The palmetto tree represents the state tree, while the crescent moon is a symbol of the state's role in the American Revolution.

3. August 15, 1936, marked the opening of the first bridge across the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina. The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, named after a local humanitarian, replaced the outdated ferry system and provided a new connection between Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

4. On August 15, 1945, South Carolina Governor Olin D. Johnston issued a proclamation calling for "a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer" to celebrate the end of World War II. The proclamation encouraged all citizens of South Carolina to observe the day and give thanks for the sacrifices made by America's armed forces.

5. The South Carolina State House was declared a National Historic Landmark on August 15, 1973. The State House, located in Columbia, is one of the oldest state capitol buildings in the country and is noted for its unique architectural style, with a copper dome that rises 180 feet above the ground.