1. On September 14, 1775, the South Carolina Provincial Congress unanimously passed a resolution to raise two regiments of regular soldiers to fight in the American Revolutionary War. These regiments played a crucial role in securing the state's independence and were instrumental in several key battles, including the Battle of Sullivan's Island.

2. On September 14, 1862, Union forces under General Isaac Stevens and Confederate troops under General Daniel Harvey Hill clashed in the Battle of South Mountain, Maryland. The battle was part of the broader Antietam Campaign and played a significant role in paving the way for the Union's victory at the Battle of Antietam a few days later.

3. September 14, 1923 marked the birth of Paul Hamilton, a prominent South Carolina politician who served as Governor of the state from 1975 to 1979. Hamilton was known for his progressive views on education and environmentalism and was instrumental in modernizing the state's infrastructure.

4. On September 14, 1963, the Charleston Hospital Workers strike began in protest of the racial discrimination and poor working conditions experienced by Black hospital workers in the city. The strike lasted for 113 days and marked a turning point in the fight for civil rights in South Carolina.

5. September 14, 1989 saw Hurricane Hugo make landfall in South Carolina, causing widespread damage and devastation across the state. The hurricane resulted in 27 fatalities and caused over $7 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.