1. On August 13, 1780, the Battle of Camden took place in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. British forces led by General Cornwallis defeated American forces led by General Gates, resulting in a major setback for the American cause in the South.

2. August 13, 1915, marked the birth of Strom Thurmond, who would go on to become one of South Carolina's most notable and controversial politicians. Thurmond served as a U.S. senator for the state for over 48 years, making him the longest-serving senator in American history.

3. On August 13, 1930, the first commercial flight departed from the newly opened Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina. This marked a major milestone in aviation history and paved the way for the growth of air travel in the state and beyond.

4. The South Carolina State Fair officially opened on August 13, 1869, in Columbia. The fair has been an annual tradition in the state ever since, attracting visitors from across South Carolina and beyond with its rides, exhibitions, and other attractions.

5. August 13, 1976, was a historic day for the city of Charleston, as the first International African American Festival was kicked off in Marion Square. The festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of African Americans in the city and has grown into one of the largest annual events in Charleston.