1. On June 28, 1776, William Moultrie and his troops successfully defended Fort Sullivan (later named Fort Moultrie) on Sullivan's Island from a British naval attack during the American Revolution. This victory helped secure South Carolina's place in the Continental Congress.

2. In 1836, Congress established the U.S. Mint in Charlotte, North Carolina, which produced gold coins until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. The Mint's legacy lives on through the popular term "Charlotte Mint" used to describe the coins it produced.

3. June 28, 1895, marked the beginning of the second annual South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition in Charleston. The exposition featured exhibits and displays highlighting South Carolina's agricultural and industrial achievements and drew visitors from all over the world.

4. On June 28, 1924, South Carolina native and famous jazz performer Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw. Gillespie revolutionized the jazz genre with his innovative rhythmic and harmonic approach, and his influence can still be heard in modern music today.

5. In 2007, the Great Pee Dee River in South Carolina reached its highest recorded level at 34.76 feet, causing severe flooding across multiple counties. The flooding resulted in numerous road closures and evacuations, and caused extensive property damage.