1. In 1843, the Kingdom of Hawaii officially declared February 8 as a national holiday to recognize the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and Hawaii. The treaty established peaceful relations and increased trade between the two nations.

2. On February 8, 1887, the Hawaiian legislature passed a bill granting women the right to own and control property. This was an important step towards women's equality in Hawaii, which would later become the first state in the US to grant women full voting rights.

3. In 1931, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, one of the most iconic hotels in Hawaii, officially opened its doors to the public on February 8. The hotel was built in the Spanish-Moorish style and quickly became a popular destination for tourists from around the world.

4. On February 8, 1942, the US Army began construction of the Kilauea Military Camp in Volcano, Hawaii. The camp was established to provide recreational facilities and accommodations for soldiers stationed on the Big Island during World War II.

5. In 1979, on February 8, Hawaii experienced its largest earthquake in recorded history, with a magnitude of 6.7. The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and roads on the island of Hawaii (also known as the Big Island) and was felt across the entire state. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.