1. On January 16, 1893, a group of American businessmen and sugar planters orchestrated a coup d'etat against the Kingdom of Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani, overthrowing her government and establishing a provisional government with Sanford Dole as its president. This event ultimately led to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.

2. On January 16, 1938, the founder of the Outrigger Canoe Club, Alexander Hume Ford, established the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), which coordinates and regulates the sport of outrigger canoeing in Hawaii. Today, the HCRA oversees races and events throughout the islands, including the annual Molokai Hoe, a grueling 42-mile race from Molokai to Oahu.

3. January 16, 1957, marked the opening of the Hawaii Theatre, a historic performing arts venue in downtown Honolulu. Originally built in 1922 as a movie theater, the Hawaii Theatre is now home to a wide variety of cultural performances, including theater productions, music concerts, and dance performances.

4. On this day in 1991, the U.S. Congress passed the Native Hawaiian Education Act, which established a federal grant program to support educational programs and initiatives for Native Hawaiian children and adults. The act aimed to improve academic and cultural outcomes for Native Hawaiians and increase their access to post-secondary education.

5. January 16, 2001, saw the debut of the Hawaii Superferry, a high-speed catamaran ferry that offered passenger and vehicle service between Oahu and Maui. The Superferry promised to revolutionize inter-island travel in Hawaii, but it faced stiff opposition from environmental groups concerned about its potential impact on marine life. The Superferry eventually ceased operations in 2009 due to financial difficulties and legal challenges.