1. In 1893, Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii, was overthrown by a group of American businessmen and sugar planters supported by the U.S. government. The event, known as the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, ultimately led to Hawaii's annexation by the United States in 1898.

2. On January 17, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state to join the United States. The statehood proclamation was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a ceremony held in Washington D.C.

3. In 2005, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Maui on January 17, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. There were no fatalities, but the quake was felt throughout the Hawaiian islands.

4. On January 17, 1977, Voyager 1, a space probe launched by NASA to study the outer Solar System and beyond, made its closest approach to Jupiter. The probe's images and data provided important insights into the gas giant's atmosphere and moons.

5. In January 2018, a false missile alert was accidentally sent out to residents and tourists in Hawaii, causing widespread panic and confusion. The alert, which read "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL," was later revealed to have been sent in error by a state employee during a routine drill.