1. 1785: South Carolina becomes the 8th state to ratify the United States Constitution.
On November 28th, 1785, South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the United States Constitution. The state played an important role in the formation of the country, being one of the original 13 colonies.

2. 1865: The University of South Carolina reopens after the Civil War.
After being closed during the Civil War, the University of South Carolina reopened on November 28, 1865. The campus suffered extensive damage during the war, including the destruction of its library and laboratory.

3. 1961: Sue Monk Kidd, author of "The Secret Life of Bees," is born in Albany, Georgia.
Sue Monk Kidd, the author of "The Secret Life of Bees" and other novels, was born on November 28, 1961, in Albany, Georgia. She attended Emory University and later became a nurse before pursuing a career in writing.

4. 1987: The Citadel admits its first female cadet.
On November 28th, 1987, The Citadel, a military college in Charleston, South Carolina, admitted its first female cadet. Shannon Faulkner faced significant challenges and opposition during her time at the school, but her admission paved the way for other women to attend the institution.

5. 2015: Clemson defeats South Carolina in their annual football rivalry game.
On November 28th, 2015, Clemson University's football team defeated the University of South Carolina's team in their annual rivalry game. The victory was significant for Clemson, as it helped the team secure a place in the College Football Playoff that year.