1. The Battle of Hardee's Neck
On December 28, 1864, the Confederate forces led by General William Hardee defeated a Union Army detachment at Hardee's Neck in South Carolina. The battle was part of the Carolinas Campaign of the American Civil War.

2. Hurricane Gladys
On December 28, 1978, Hurricane Gladys made landfall near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Category 4 storm caused significant damage and flooding along the coast and inland areas.

3. Sumter County Courthouse Fire
On December 28, 1900, the Sumter County Courthouse in Sumter, South Carolina, burned down. The fire destroyed many records, including land deeds and probate records, leading to difficulties for citizens in settling legal matters.

4. James Island Skirmish
On December 28, 1775, American forces under the command of Colonel William Moultrie successfully repelled a British attack on James Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The skirmish was part of the American Revolutionary War.

5. First Train to Columbia
On December 28, 1843, the first train to arrive in Columbia, South Carolina, reached its destination after traveling from Charleston. The completion of the railroad line helped to spur economic growth and development in the state.