1. On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending the Civil War. This event had a significant impact on South Carolina, as it marked the end of Confederate resistance and the beginning of Reconstruction.

2. April 9, 1961 saw the failed Bay of Pigs invasion take place in Cuba. While not a South Carolina event specifically, the fallout from the failed invasion had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy and tensions with Cuba, which continues to be a topic of interest and debate in South Carolina and beyond.

3. In 1863, Confederate forces under General Pierre G.T. Beauregard evacuated Charleston in the face of advancing Union forces. This was a significant moment in the Civil War, as Charleston had been a major center of Confederate operations and one of the most heavily fortified cities in the Confederacy.

4. On April 9, 1925, the infamous "Monkey Trial" began in Dayton, Tennessee. This high-profile legal case centered around the teaching of evolution in public schools and attracted national attention. While not a South Carolina event specifically, the trial and its aftermath had significant implications for education and religious freedom across the United States.

5. On April 9, 1935, the first game was played at historic Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. The stadium, which has since undergone several renovations and expansions, has served as the home of Clemson University's football program for over 80 years and is a beloved landmark for fans and alumni.