1. On July 16, 1910, the first flight in South Carolina took place in Charleston. Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright had arrived in the city to demonstrate their Wright Flyer, which they had successfully flown in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina the previous year.

2. In 1955, the South Carolina State Park system was established on July 16 by Governor James F. Byrnes. Today, the state park system includes over 47,000 acres of protected land, offering visitors opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and more.

3. On July 16, 1965, the South Carolina legislature passed a bill officially adopting the palmetto tree and crescent moon as the state's official emblem. These symbols have long been associated with the state's history, dating back to the Revolutionary War when British troops were repelled from Fort Moultrie, which was built out of palmetto logs.

4. In 1981, the first Hindu temple in South Carolina was dedicated on July 16 in Greenville. The Sri Ganesha Temple continues to serve the state's Hindu community to this day, offering worship services, education programs, and cultural events.

5. On July 16, 2015, the Confederate battle flag was removed from the grounds of the South Carolina State House in Columbia. The flag had been a divisive symbol for many in the state and its removal followed years of controversy and debate.