1. In 1810, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom. This day, February 7, is known as Hawaiian Unity Day in honor of the historic event.
2. On February 7, 1893, the Hawaiian monarchy was illegally overthrown by American businessmen and politicians. This led to Hawaii's annexation by the United States in 1898.
3. In 1960, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States, marking a significant milestone in the state's history.
4. The Polynesian Voyaging Society was founded on February 7, 1973, with the goal of preserving traditional Hawaiian navigation techniques and culture. The society is most famous for its voyages on the double-hulled canoe, Hokule'a.
5. On February 7, 2011, the Hawaii State Legislature approved a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions, marking a major step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the state.