1. In 1776, the Battle of Rocky Mount took place near Great Falls, South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. The victory by British forces under Major Arthur Ferguson boosted morale for loyalists in the region.

2. On August 2, 1831, Nat Turner, an enslaved man from Virginia, began a rebellion that would ultimately result in the deaths of over 50 people. The rebellion sparked fear and retaliation throughout the South, leading to increased restrictions on enslaved people and stricter enforcement of slave codes.

3. In 1863, the Second Battle of James Island occurred during the American Civil War. Confederate forces attempting to regain control of Charleston were repelled by Union troops under the command of Brigadier General Quincy Gillmore.

4. August 2, 1921 marked the opening of the Isle of Palms beach resort near Charleston. Developed as a recreational destination for locals and tourists, the resort gradually expanded to include hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.

5. On this day in 1983, Hurricane Alicia made landfall near Galveston, Texas, but its impact was felt as far east as South Carolina. The storm caused extensive damage and disrupted oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to increased oil prices across the country.