1. In 1859, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued official postage stamps for the first time. These stamps were printed with the inscription "Hawaiian Postage" and featured a portrait of King Kamehameha IV.

2. In 1893, Hawaii was annexed by the United States. This controversial annexation led to years of political upheaval and protests by Hawaiian nationalists.

3. On February 4, 1944, American forces landed on the island of Kwajalein in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This was one of several key battles that helped push the Japanese back towards their home islands.

4. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state to join the United States. This was a historic moment for the islands and marked the end of a long struggle for statehood.

5. On February 4, 2012, the University of Hawaii football team participated in its first-ever Mountain West Conference game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Despite a valiant effort, the Rainbow Warriors ultimately lost the game 40-20.