1. In 1819, King Kamehameha II abolished the ancient Hawaiian religion in favor of Christianity. This decision had a major impact on Hawaiian culture and helped to shape the modern state of Hawaii.

2. In 1837, missionary and educator Reverend Sheldon Dibble and his wife arrived in Hawaii. Dibble would go on to become a prominent figure in Hawaiian history, writing several books on the culture and traditions of the islands.

3. In 1893, the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii took place. Supported by the United States, a group of non-Hawaiian residents (primarily American businessmen and sugar planters) led a coup d'état against Queen Liliuokalani, marking the end of the Hawaiian monarchy.

4. In 1962, Hawaiian surfer Eddie Aikau gained national attention when he saved the lives of several crew members during a shipwreck off the coast of Hawaii. Aikau's bravery and skill as a surfer made him a beloved figure in Hawaii and helped to popularize the sport of big wave surfing.

5. In 2005, the Akaka Bill was introduced in the United States Congress. The bill sought to establish a process for Native Hawaiians to gain federal recognition as a sovereign nation, similar to that of Native American tribes. The bill has yet to be passed into law, but remains a contentious issue in Hawaiian politics.