1. In 1869, King Kamehameha V signed a law officially making November 28th a national holiday in Hawaii known as La Kuokoa or Independence Day. This day commemorates the day Hawaii was recognized as an independent nation by Great Britain and France in 1843.

2. In 1910, the first flight ever in Hawaii took place on November 19th. The pilot, James Dole, flew a biplane from Honolulu to Moanalua, which was a distance of eight miles. This was a significant event as it paved the way for future aviation in Hawaii.

3. In 1943, during World War II, the first American battle casualty on Hawaiian soil occurred on November 19th. Private Robert R. Reynolds was killed while on guard duty at Bellows Field on Oahu. This tragic event marked a turning point for Hawaii in the war.

4. In 1964, November 19th was designated as the day to honor Hawaii's first and only saint, Saint Damien of Molokai. He devoted his life to helping the people of Molokai who had been exiled to live with leprosy. His dedication to his faith and his selfless acts of kindness earned him sainthood.

5. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Apology Resolution acknowledging the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on November 19th, 1893. The resolution expressed "the deep regret of the United States over the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii." This resolution was a significant moment in Hawaii's history and a step towards reconciliation with the native Hawaiian people.