1. On September 3, 1839, the Hawaiian Kingdom adopted a new flag design known as the Ka Hae Hawai'i. The flag featured eight stripes of white, red, and blue, symbolizing the eight main islands of Hawaii, as well as a Union Jack in the top left corner to represent Hawaii's friendship with Great Britain.

2. In 1886, on September 3, King Kalakaua became the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe. He traveled to San Francisco, California, then across the continental United States to New York City, before continuing on to Europe and Asia.

3. On September 3, 1895, a group of native Hawaiians and their supporters attempted to overthrow the Republic of Hawaii in what became known as the Wilcox Rebellion. Led by Robert William Wilcox, the rebels were ultimately defeated by the government forces and Wilcox was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

4. September 3, 1992 marked the centennial anniversary of the Hawaiian Kingdom's formal annexation by the United States. Despite its controversial history, the day was observed as a state holiday in Hawaii by Governor John Waihee.

5. More recently, on September 3, 2016, Hurricane Lester passed just north of the Hawaiian Islands, causing high surf and strong winds across the state. The storm was the second hurricane to approach Hawaii in a week, with Hurricane Madeline also passing near the islands just days earlier. Despite the threats, no significant damage or injuries were reported.