1. In 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown from her monarchy by American colonists, marking the end of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Queen was arrested and her government was replaced with a provisional government led by Sanford Dole.

2. In 1959, the territory of Hawaii officially became the 50th state of the United States.

3. In 1972, a devastating flood occurred on the island of Maui, causing extensive damage and claiming several lives.

4. In 2010, a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Hawaii, measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale. It caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.

5. In 2018, Hawaii's Governor signed a bill into law that bans certain types of sunscreen in order to protect the state's coral reefs. The ban on sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate went into effect on January 1, 2021.