1. In 1918, Armistice Day was celebrated to mark the end of World War I. This day is now celebrated in the United States as Veterans Day.

2. In 1955, a major eruption occurred from the Mauna Loa volcano, sending lava flows towards the town of Hilo. The eruption lasted for 23 days and caused significant damage, but no fatalities.

3. In 2010, a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Japan struck the Hawaiian Islands. The waves caused some damage to coastal areas, but there were no fatalities.

4. In 1990, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team defeated the BYU Cougars 59-28. This win marked the first time that the Rainbow Warriors had beaten the Cougars in 10 years.

5. In 1896, the first-ever automobile race was held in Hawaii. The race, which was organized by the Honolulu Iron Works, covered a distance of 12 miles and was won by a steam-powered vehicle.