1. On December 10, 1864, the Battle of Kinston took place in North Carolina, but several South Carolina regiments participated in the fight. The Confederate forces were ultimately defeated by Union forces.

2. On December 10, 1896, the South Carolina state legislature ratified the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.

3. On December 10, 1915, the South Carolina state flag was officially adopted. The flag features the palmetto tree and crescent, symbols that have long been associated with South Carolina.

4. On December 10, 1963, civil rights activist and writer James Baldwin spoke at the University of South Carolina. His speech was part of a series aimed at promoting racial understanding and equality in the state.

5. On December 10, 1991, Hurricane Grace hit the South Carolina coast, causing extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. The storm also caused several deaths and injured many more.