1. On June 7, 1892, the famous Hawaiian writer and journalist, Samuel Kamakau, passed away. Kamakau was known for his vivid descriptions of Hawaiian legends, culture, and history.

2. June 7, 1905, marked the establishment of the Hawaii Territorial Guard, which was the first organized military force in the territory of Hawaii.

3. On June 7, 1917, the USS Minnesota suffered an explosion in her number two turret while conducting target practices off Molokai Island. The accident killed 36 sailors and injured 10.

4. In 1979 on June 7, the Hilo Massacre occurred, where a firefight broke out between the Hawaiʻi County Police Department and a group of Native Hawaiians who were protesting the sale of Waiāhole-Waikāne valley land. Seven people were shot and killed, and more than a dozen were wounded.

5. Finally, June 7, 2018, marked the signing of the Hawaii Marriage Equality Act. Hawaii became the 15th state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage, allowing couples to obtain marriage licenses and marry on the same day.