1. On July 14th, 1787, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution, helping to establish the framework for American government that is still in place today.

2. Exactly 100 years later, in 1887, a devastating earthquake struck Charleston, South Carolina, causing significant damage and claiming the lives of over 100 people.

3. In 1960, South Carolina became the last state in the United States to officially remove the Confederate battle flag from its statehouse dome, following years of controversy over the symbol's ties to racism and white supremacy.

4. On July 14th, 1977, the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds in Ladson, South Carolina hosted a concert by Elvis Presley, who played to a crowd of over 30,000 people and thrilled audiences with his classic hits and signature dance moves.

5. In 2015, July 14th became a significant day in South Carolina history when a shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston claimed the lives of nine people. The tragedy sparked nationwide conversations about racial violence and led to renewed efforts to address systemic racism in American society.