1) On February 18, 1735, a group of Scottish immigrants arrived at the port of Charleston, marking the beginning of a significant wave of Scottish immigration to the state.

2) The first recorded Charleston Mardi Gras ball was held on February 18, 1892, at the Hibernian Hall. It became a popular annual event and helped establish Charleston's reputation as one of the South's top Mardi Gras destinations.

3) In 1947, on February 18th, a devastating tornado struck the city of Georgetown, killing dozens of people and causing millions of dollars in damage. The storm was one of the deadliest in South Carolina history.

4) On February 18, 1995, the Clemson University men's basketball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in overtime, breaking the Tar Heels' record winning streak of 45 games against non-conference opponents. It was also Clemson's first home win against UNC in 34 years.

5) In 2015, on February 18, former South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges launched the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina. The center aims to educate the public about the state's civil rights history and promote social justice initiatives.