1. Hawaiians Celebrate Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea: On January 26, 1843, British Naval Captain Lord George Paulet seized control of the Hawaiian kingdom. After five months of British rule, Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha III received help from American and British diplomats to restore his kingdom. On July 31, 1843, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day) was established as a national holiday to commemorate the restoration of Hawaiian independence.

2. The Birth of Wishard Memorial Hospital: In 1923, Wishard Memorial Hospital was founded on January 26 to provide healthcare to those in need. Located in Honolulu, Wishard Memorial Hospital was named after Dr. Jessie Wishard, who served as Territorial Physician in the early 1900s.

3. Start of the Hawaiian Five-O TV Series: The original Hawaiian Five-O television series premiered on January 26, 1968, on CBS. The show, set in Hawaii and focused on the fictional police unit Five-O headed by Steve McGarrett, became a cultural phenomenon and a hit with audiences worldwide.

4. The Honolulu Marathon: The first Honolulu Marathon was held on January 26, 1973, with over 2,700 runners participating in the race. Since then, the marathon has grown in popularity and attracts thousands of runners from around the world every year.

5. The Makapu'u Lighthouse Centennial: On January 26, 2009, the Makapu'u Lighthouse celebrated its 100th anniversary. Located on the southeastern tip of Oahu, the lighthouse has been guiding ships safely into Honolulu Harbor for over a century. Today, the lighthouse remains an important landmark and popular tourist attraction in Hawaii.