1. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, marking the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II. Many South Carolinians joined the military to fight in the war effort.

2. In 1963, a major snowstorm hit South Carolina on December 7, dumping over 18 inches of snow on some areas of the state. This caused widespread closures and travel difficulties.

3. On December 7, 1982, the South Carolina State Capitol building was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The building was completed in 1907 and is known for its neoclassical architecture.

4. In 2012, the Hunley submarine was submerged in water for the first time since it sank in 1864 during the Civil War. The Hunley was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat.

5. On December 7, 1990, South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell signed a bill designating the peach as the official state fruit. South Carolina is known for its production of delicious peaches, and the bill recognized the importance of this industry to the state's economy.