1. In 1895, the famous Hawaiian composer, musician, and conductor, Alfred Apaka was born on October 3rd in Honolulu. Apaka became known as the "Voice of Hawaii" and helped popularize Hawaiian music around the world.

2. On October 3, 1942, a Japanese submarine launched shells that landed on the island of Oahu, causing minor damage. This event marked the second and last time that the United States was attacked by an enemy force during World War II.

3. The University of Hawaii at Manoa was founded on October 3, 1907. Today, it is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii System and offers a wide range of academic programs.

4. October 3, 1974 marked the opening of the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, which at the time was the largest shopping mall in the United States. Today, it remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

5. In 2006, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the island of Hawaii on October 3rd. The earthquake caused significant damage in the town of Kailua-Kona, including the collapse of the King Kamehameha Hotel's seawall. However, no fatalities were reported as a result of the earthquake.