There are several interesting events and occurrences that have taken place on August 8 in Hawaiian history. Here are five of them:

1. Construction Begins on the USS Arizona Memorial (1960) - On August 8, 1960, construction began on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. This memorial honors the 1,177 crew members who lost their lives on the battleship during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

2. The Last Hawaiian Sovereign is Declared (1898) - On August 8, 1898, Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii was officially declared the last Hawaiian sovereign. This occurred after Hawaii was annexed by the United States following several years of political turmoil and struggle over the fate of the Hawaiian monarchy.

3. The Pueblo Incident Begins (1968) - On August 8, 1968, the USS Pueblo, an American intelligence-gathering ship, was seized by North Korean forces off the coast of the Korean peninsula. This incident marked one of the most significant Cold War confrontations between the United States and North Korea.

4. Record-Breaking Swim Across the Kaiwi Channel (1982) - On August 8, 1982, American swimmer Penny Dean set a world record by swimming across the Kaiwi Channel, which is also known as the Molokai Channel. Dean completed the swim in just over 11 hours, becoming the first woman to accomplish this feat.

5. Honolulu Admitted as the Capital of Hawaii (1850) - On August 8, 1850, Honolulu was officially recognized as the capital of Hawaii. This occurred after a decade-long debate over the best location for the capital, which ultimately resulted in the selection of Honolulu due to its central location and access to natural resources.