1. In 1868, the first commercial sugarcane plantation was established in Hawaii by Ladd & Co. on the island of Kauai. This marked the beginning of an industry that would play a major role in Hawaii's economy for over a century.

2. In 1905, the first powered flight in Hawaii took place. Pilot James H. McCurdy flew a homemade biplane for about half a mile over the sugarcane fields of Kauai.

3. On March 9, 1942, barely three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, over 200 Japanese-American men were arrested on Oahu and incarcerated as "enemy aliens". This was the beginning of a period of forced relocation and internment for thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II.

4. In 1959, Hawaii was officially admitted as the 50th state of the United States on March 9. This came after years of struggle and activism by Hawaiian leaders to gain statehood and recognition for their unique culture and heritage.

5. On March 9, 1997, the Hawaiian language was officially designated as one of the official languages of the state of Hawaii, along with English. This was a significant step towards preserving and revitalizing the indigenous language and culture of Hawaii.