1. King Kamehameha V proclaimed November 24 as a national holiday in honor of the birthday of Kamehameha I
On November 24, 1871, King Kamehameha V declared that the birthday of Kamehameha I, the first king of Hawaii, would be a national holiday. This holiday is now celebrated as Kamehameha Day on June 11.

2. The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated on November 24, 1962
The USS Arizona Memorial, which honors the 1,177 sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was dedicated on November 24, 1962, by then-President John F. Kennedy.

3. The first interisland flight in Hawaii took place on November 24, 1929
On November 24, 1929, the first interisland flight in Hawaii took place between Honolulu and Hilo on the island of Hawaii. The flight was operated by Inter-Island Airways, which later became Hawaiian Airlines.

4. The first Aloha Festivals began on November 24, 1946
The first Aloha Festivals, which celebrate Hawaiian culture, music, and dance, began on November 24, 1946, in Honolulu. The festival has since expanded to multiple islands and is still celebrated annually.

5. The Hawaiian Constitution was proclaimed on November 24, 1840
On November 24, 1840, King Kamehameha III proclaimed the Hawaiian Constitution, which established a constitutional monarchy and granted rights to the Hawaiian people. This constitution is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a written constitution in the world.