1. In 1873, the Kapiolani Home for Girls was opened by Princess Kapiolani. It was a home for orphaned Hawaiian girls and young women and offered them shelter, education, and vocational training.

2. On October 8, 1915, the Honolulu Museum of Art officially opened its doors to the public. Originally known as the Honolulu Academy of Arts, it is the largest art museum in the state and features a vast collection of Asian and Western art.

3. In 1936, the very first Royal Hawaiian Open golf tournament was held at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. The tournament has since become a prestigious event in the world of golf and attracts top players from around the globe.

4. The USS Arizona Memorial, which honors the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was dedicated on October 8, 1962. The memorial, which sits above the sunken battleship, is visited by over a million people every year.

5. On October 8, 2004, the Hawaii State Art Museum (HiSAM) opened in downtown Honolulu. The museum showcases artwork from local artists and is dedicated to promoting and preserving Hawaii's unique cultural heritage.