1. Birth of Duke Kahanamoku: November 30, 1890, marks the birth of Duke Kahanamoku, a legendary Hawaiian swimmer and surfer who won five Olympic medals in swimming and popularized surfing around the world.

2. Pearl Harbor Attack: On November 30, 1941, the Japanese submarine I-26 fired on the freighter SS Malama off the coast of Hawaii. Although the attack caused little damage, it was a harbinger of the attack on Pearl Harbor just a few days later.

3. Admission to Statehood: November 30, 1959, is a significant date in Hawaiian history as it marks the day the territory of Hawaii was admitted to the United States as its 50th state.

4. First Hula Bowl: The Hula Bowl, a post-season college football All-Star game, was first played on November 30, 1946, in Honolulu. The game continued until 2008, featuring some of the best college players from around the country.

5. Hurricane Iwa: On November 30, 1982, Hurricane Iwa became the first hurricane to hit Hawaii in nearly a decade. The Category 1 storm caused significant damage to the islands, including widespread power outages, flooding, and destruction of homes and businesses.