1. In 1844, King Kamehameha III proclaimed May 24 as "La Hoihoi Ea," or "Sovereignty Restoration Day," a holiday marking the restoration of Hawaii's independence from Great Britain. This holiday was celebrated annually until the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893.

2. In 1881, the Honolulu Iron Works was established on May 24 by a group of businessmen led by Samuel G. Wilder. The company became one of the largest industrial firms in Hawaii, producing machinery, sugar mills, and locomotives.

3. In 1923, the first flight from California to Hawaii arrived on May 24. Pilot Albert F. Hegenberger and navigator Lester J. Maitland flew a Fokker T-2 from Oakland to Honolulu in 25 hours and 50 minutes, becoming the first aviators to cross the Pacific Ocean.

4. In 1935, the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel opened on May 24 in Waikiki. The luxury resort, known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific," featured 400 rooms, a golf course, a beachside bar, and a signature banana bread.

5. In 1976, the first Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament began on May 24 in Kailua-Kona. The annual fishing event draws anglers from around the world to catch marlin, tuna, and other game fish in Hawaii's waters. The tournament has since become a major attraction for visitors and a source of pride for the local fishing community.