1. On July 24, 1740, Governor James Glen signed the famous "Negro Act" in South Carolina, which regulated the behavior and movement of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Among other provisions, the law prohibited slaves from assembling in groups or learning to read, and required them to obtain passes for travel off their owners' property.

2. In 1824, a "great circus" came to Charleston on July 24 and performed a series of popular equestrian acts and acrobatics. The circus had just arrived from Savannah, Georgia, and boasted a troupe of talented performers who attracted large crowds to witness their feats of strength and agility.

3. July 24, 1861 saw the beginning of the First Battle of Manassas in Virginia during the American Civil War. Although South Carolina was not directly involved in this battle, many soldiers from the state fought on both sides of the conflict, and the outcome had a significant impact on the course of the war.

4. On July 24, 1935, a massive strike began in the textile mills of South Carolina, involving more than 35,000 workers. The strike lasted nearly six months and resulted in numerous clashes between workers and law enforcement officials, ultimately leading to some strides in labor rights.

5. In 1969, South Carolina native John J. Pershing passed away on July 24 at the age of 87. Pershing was a highly decorated general in the United States Army who served in both World War I and World War II, and was the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general.