1. On August 19, 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state of the United States. After decades of territorial status, Hawaii became an official state and received representation in Congress.

2. On August 19, 1870, Princess Likelike of Hawaii was born. As the younger sister of Queen Liliuokalani, Princess Likelike was known for her musical talents and wrote several popular Hawaiian songs.

3. On August 19, 1961, Hawaii experienced one of its deadliest wildfires in history. The blaze, known as the Waikapu fire, burned over 3,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes and buildings.

4. On August 19, 1843, British Admiral Richard Thomas arrived in Honolulu to restore Hawaii's sovereignty. After an unauthorized British flag was raised on Hawaiian soil, Admiral Thomas ordered its removal and declared Hawaii to be an independent nation.

5. On August 19, 1935, the Honolulu Zoo opened to the public. Located in Waikiki, the zoo features over 1,200 animals and is one of the state's most popular tourist attractions.