1. In 1942, the Battle of Midway began. This was a crucial battle during World War II that took place near the Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. American forces were able to defeat Japanese forces and turn the tide of the war in the Pacific.

2. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state in the United States. This was a historic moment for the islands and marked the end of a long struggle for statehood.

3. In 1971, the first Hawaii International Film Festival took place. This festival has become an important event for filmmakers and film enthusiasts from around the world.

4. In 1993, the Hawaii State Legislature passed a bill recognizing the Hawaiian language as an official language of the state. This was an important step in preserving the language and culture of the islands.

5. In 2019, The Mauna Kea protests began. Native Hawaiians and their supporters gathered to protest the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a sacred site for many Hawaiians. The protests garnered international attention and sparked important discussions about native rights and environmental preservation.