1. In 1775, the St. James Parish Church in Goose Creek was burned down by British troops after it was used as a hospital for Patriot soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

2. In 1863, the Battle of Grimball's Landing took place on James Island during the Civil War. Confederate forces successfully repelled a Union attempt to push inland towards Charleston.

3. On July 26, 1902, the first South Carolina State Fair was held in Columbia. The fair continues to be an annual event and is one of the largest fairs in the Southeast.

4. In 1948, the first successful surgery to separate Siamese twins was performed at MUSC in Charleston. The surgery was performed by Dr. Conrad Ramstedt and his team, and the twin boys went on to live normal, healthy lives.

5. On July 26, 1990, Hurricane Bertha made landfall near Charleston, causing significant damage and flooding throughout the region. The storm caused $270 million in damage and resulted in six fatalities.