1. In 1956, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel opened on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was one of the first resorts to be built on the islands and is still in operation today.

2. On October 9, 1971, the University of Hawaii football team played its first game on the new artificial turf field at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The team defeated San Jose State 20-10 in front of a crowd of over 25,000 fans.

3. In 2006, Hawaii became the first state in the US to ban smoking in all indoor public places, including bars and restaurants. The law went into effect on October 9, 2006.

4. On October 9, 2017, severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Olivia closed roads and schools across the state. The storm brought heavy rain and high winds to Hawaii, causing power outages and property damage.

5. In 2018, Hawaii celebrated the 60th anniversary of its statehood on October 9. Hawaii became the 50th state in the US on August 21, 1959, after a long and contentious process that began in the late 1800s. The anniversary was marked by events and ceremonies throughout the state.