1. In 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island took place in Charleston Harbor during the American Revolution. Although outnumbered and outgunned, the South Carolina militia, under the leadership of Colonel William Moultrie, successfully defended the island against British naval forces. The victory helped boost morale and brought international recognition to the American cause.

2. On August 27, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolution and recognizing the United States as an independent nation. Many South Carolinians played significant roles in the war effort, including General Francis Marion and Colonel Banastre Tarleton.

3. In 1883, Florence, South Carolina was incorporated as a city. Located in the Pee Dee region, Florence played an important role in the agricultural economy of the state and served as a hub for railway transportation.

4. On August 27, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. South Carolina was one of the last states to ratify the amendment, doing so on July 1, 1969.

5. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast, causing widespread damage and devastation. Despite being hundreds of miles away, South Carolina played a critical role in providing support and resources to those affected by the storm, including hosting evacuees and sending emergency crews and supplies to the affected areas.