1. On September 29, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Charlotte took place near Charlotte, North Carolina. South Carolina soldiers fought alongside their North Carolina counterparts to defend Charlotte from British troops. Despite being outnumbered, the Americans were victorious in the battle.

2. The first cotton mill in South Carolina was founded on September 29, 1810, in Chester. The mill was established by a group of investors, including Governor John Drayton, to produce cotton yarn for use in the textile industry.

3. Construction began on the first railway line in South Carolina on September 29, 1830. The line ran from Charleston to Hamburg and was built to transport cotton from inland plantations to the port of Charleston.

4. On September 29, 1885, the Charleston Earthquake struck South Carolina, registering a 7.3 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings in Charleston, resulting in 27 deaths and over 100 injuries.

5. The Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina, now known as Clemson University, was founded on September 29, 1889, as an agricultural and mechanical college. The college was established through a bequest from Thomas Green Clemson, a wealthy landowner and politician who believed in the importance of scientific education.