1. On January 6, 1778, British explorer Captain James Cook became the first European to set foot in the Hawaiian Islands. He first landed on Kauai and later visited other islands, including Maui and Hawaii Island.

2. January 6, 1893 marked the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. A group of American- and European-backed businessmen and politicians deposed Queen Liliuokalani and established a provisional government.

3. In 1959, January 6 became a significant date in Hawaiian history as it was the day when Hawaii officially became a state of the United States. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the proclamation admitting Hawaii as the 50th state.

4. The Waimea Bay Big Wave Invitational, one of the most prestigious surfing events in the world, typically takes place in January and has been held on January 6 in the past. The competition features top surfers riding massive waves at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore.

5. January 6, 2001 marked the opening of the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. The facility was designed to host trade shows, meetings, and conventions and has since become a popular destination for events of all kinds.