1. In 1718, Blackbeard the pirate and his crew were discovered by the royal navy near the coast of South Carolina. A battle ensued, resulting in the death of Blackbeard and his crew.

2. On November 27, 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee issued Special Orders No. 191 detailing his plan for the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia during the Civil War.

3. In 1890, the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society celebrated its first annual cotton exposition in Columbia. The event was a showcase for the state's agricultural industry and featured exhibits, demonstrations, and competitions.

4. On November 27, 1964, civil rights leader Modjeska Monteith Simkins hosted a meeting of African American leaders at her home in Columbia to discuss the ongoing struggle for civil rights in South Carolina.

5. In 1987, South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell signed a bill designating the goldenrod as the state flower. The goldenrod is a common wildflower in South Carolina and is known for its bright yellow blooms.