1. In 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War. This event had a significant impact on South Carolina, which had been one of the main sites of fighting during the war.

2. In 1939, the University of South Carolina hosted its first All-University Day, which was a celebration of academic achievement and athletic prowess. This tradition has continued over the years and is still celebrated today.

3. In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in a major league baseball game, when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson had played for the Negro Leagues for several years before being signed by the Dodgers, and his integration into Major League Baseball was a major milestone in the civil rights movement.

4. In 1972, the Coastal Zone Management Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. This law was designed to protect and manage the nation's coastal resources, and it had a significant impact on South Carolina's coastline, which is a major tourist destination.

5. In 2019, the Clemson Tigers football team won the NCAA National Championship game, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 44-16. This victory was the second National Championship in three years for the Tigers, and it cemented their place as one of the top college football programs in the country.