1. Buzzard Roost Massacre: On November 10, 1781, a Loyalist militia unit led by William Cunningham attacked Patriot forces at their campsite in the Long Cane settlement, known as Buzzard Roost. The Loyalists killed and mutilated several Patriot soldiers, sparking outrage and retaliatory attacks by Patriot forces.
2. Sherman's March: On November 10, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman and his troops began their historic March to the Sea from Atlanta, Georgia. The march ended in Savannah, Georgia a month later, and helped bring an end to the Civil War.
3. Greenville Airport: On November 10, 1928, the first airplane landed at the newly constructed Greenville Airport, which would later become the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The airport played a significant role in World War II, serving as a training center for pilots.
4. Orangeburg Massacre: On November 10, 1968, three students were killed and 27 others were injured when South Carolina Highway Patrol officers opened fire on a group of Black protesters at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. The incident brought national attention to the civil rights movement in South Carolina.
5. Boeing Expansion: On November 10, 2015, Boeing announced plans to invest $1 billion in its North Charleston facility and create 2,000 new jobs over the next several years. The aerospace company's expansion has helped boost South Carolina's economy and make the state a hub for aviation technology.
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In South Carolina History
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