1. The 1899 Hawi fire - On July 16, 1899, a devastating fire swept through the town of Hawi on the north coast of Hawaii's Big Island. More than 30 buildings were destroyed, including homes, businesses, and a church.

2. The birth of Duke Kahanamoku - Duke Kahanamoku, widely regarded as the father of modern surfing, was born on July 16, 1890 in Honolulu. Kahanamoku won five Olympic medals for swimming and helped spread the sport of surfing around the world.

3. The bombing of Kahului Harbor - On July 16, 1945, during World War II, a Japanese submarine launched a torpedo at the Kahului Harbor on the island of Maui. The torpedo missed its target, but the attack was a reminder of the war's impact on the Hawaiian Islands.

4. Hurricane Fico hits Hawaii - On July 16, 1978, Hurricane Fico made landfall on the island of Hawaii, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages. Fico was the strongest hurricane to hit the state in more than 20 years.

5. The first Hawaii International Film Festival - The Hawaii International Film Festival, now one of the largest film festivals in the United States, held its first event on July 16, 1981. The festival showcases films from around the world, as well as films made in Hawaii and by Hawaiian filmmakers.