1. The first golf club in America was founded on March 14, 1786 in Charleston, South Carolina. Called the South Carolina Golf Club, it was established by a group of wealthy planters who had learned the sport while studying in Scotland.

2. On March 14, 1864, Confederate forces under General Wade Hampton launched a surprise attack on Union outposts in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Known as the Battle of Aiken, it was one of the last major engagements of the war in the state.

3. Walterboro, South Carolina was incorporated as a town on March 14, 1826. Located in Colleton County, it is known for its historic architecture, antiques shops, and agricultural festivals.

4. The founders of the Catawba Indian Nation were born on March 14, 1822. Thomas and Nancy Ayers were the first Catawba Indians to be born after the tribe's removal to a reservation in South Carolina.

5. The Charleston Naval Shipyard was decommissioned on March 14, 1996, ending over 90 years of service to the Navy. The shipyard had played a key role in both World War II and the Cold War, repairing and refitting ships for the fleet.