Happy Hawaii Day!
Here it is! The final state day of the year! Thank you for joining all year long! Yesterday was National Hawaii Day for 2025. . .
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Which State is HI:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the Ancient Hawaiian history starts with the Polynesian settlers arriving from the Marquesas and Tahiti around 300 to 900 AD. These skilled navigators and farmers formed a unique culture that valued chiefs, religious beliefs, and a strong bond with the land and sea. Their society was hierarchical, with a kapu system enforcing social order. Captain James Cook arrived in 1778, leading to European influence, while King Kamehameha I unified the islands by 1810. King Kamehameha is an important figure in Hawaiian history, known for unifying the Hawaiian Islands. King Kamehameha Day is celebrated on June 11th, starting in 1872. Born around 1758, his birth was linked to Halley’s Comet. He unified the islands by forming alliances and building a war fleet by 1810. His statue, unveiled in 1883, symbolizes his legacy. The kapu system was abolished in 1819, shaping modern Hawaiian identity and culture.
Hawaii map new courtesy of Openverse
More History: The state of Hawaii’s United States history involves its change from an independent kingdom and then becoming the 50th state in 1959. Early American missionaries and businessmen increased their presence in the 19th century, and the 1875 Reciprocity Treaty boosted United States economic influence. In 1893, American and European businessmen, with United States Marine support, overthrew Queen Lili’uokalani. Hawaii was annexed in 1898, though some view this as illegal. It became a territory in 1900, joined World War II after the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, and a state in 1959.
Climate of Hawaii: Hawaii has a climate is known for its warm, tropical climate with steady temperatures and trade winds. The islands have two main seasons: a dry season from May to October and a wet season from November to April, though varying microclimates exist due to the mountains. Key points include consistent daytime highs in the 80s°F and nighttime lows in the 70s°F. Trade winds from the northeast affect temperatures and create different weather on windward and leeward sides. Rainfall varies widely, and local summer is warmer and drier compared to winter. Hawaii has a general overall average of 271 sunny days per year, with an approximate 74% of the days being sunny ones.
More About Hawaii: Throughout the years, Hawaii has earned the titles of being famously known for its beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, rich culture, and the “Aloha Spirit. ” It features stunning natural landscapes, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakalā National Park, with active volcanoes and lava flows. The islands offer diverse beaches like Waikiki and Hanauma Bay, lush rainforests, and waterfalls. The Aloha Spirit reflects love and respect, and Hawaii is famous for being the birthplace of surfing, with spots like North Shore. Traditional luaus showcase local music and food, while hula is a dance that tells stories. Notable attractions include Pearl Harbor, and Hawaiian cuisine features dishes like loco moco and poke, with each island providing unique experiences and wildlife. Hawaii is also a notoriously sought-after location for honeymoons, providing a range of experiences from vibrant beaches to private getaways. The water area percentage in Hawaii coming in at 41.20%, is the 2nd highest in the United States–off only a little with Michigan’s highest ranking at 41.50%.
Papa‘Iloa Beach in Haleiwa – an Aerial 360° Equirectangular taken from my DJI-Spark at 150 feet courtesy of Openverse
The Great Location of Hawaii: The state of Hawaii consists of the Hawaiian archipelago, which extends 1,500 miles wide from east to west from Kure island the mainland, Hawaii island (“Big Island”), and 1,500 miles wide from north to south, from Niihau island to the mainland, Hawaii island–comprising 135 islands, islets, reefs, and shoals. The eight primary islands are situated much nearer to one another, with approximately 350 miles wide, separating the easternmost and westernmost islands (excluding Niihau). It is bordered by no other states or counties, just the Pacific Ocean. The closest other sets of islands are the Midway islands are 1,310 west to northwest of Hawaii. and Kiribati, part of the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, which is 2,000 to 2,400 miles south of Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are 2,397 miles to San Francisco, California, and 1,573 miles to the southernmost island of Alaska.
Greetings and Aloha from Hawaii, The 50th State – Large Letter Postcard (4480762293) courtesy of Openverse
Hawaii’s Statehood Facts:
- Date: 08/21/1959
- Capital: Honolulu
- Population: 1,440,000 (2025)
- Size: Land area of 6,423 square miles; Total area of 10,931 square miles
- Nickname: The Aloha State
- State Motto: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono, which translates to “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness,”
- Tree: Candlenut (Aleurites Moluccanus)
- Flower: Yellow Hibiscus (Hibiscus Brackenridgei)
- Bird: Nēnē, or the Hawaiian Goose (Branta Sandvicensis)
The History:
| Hawaii Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Hawaii Flag | |||
| State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫ |
Admission |
Capital | Flag Image |
| 50th State. Territory of Hawaii “Happy Hawaii” by ABBA (Modern), “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” Henri Berger (Original) |
08/21/1959 | Honolulu | |
See: Officially Adopted as a U.S. States, State Songs, Admission Dates & Flags at:
Some Great Hawaii Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Hawaii:
- Diamond Head State Monument, 4204 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
- Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Drive in Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
- Iolani Palace, 364 S King St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813
- USS Arizona Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96818
- Haleakala Crater, Haleakalā National Park Haleakala Hwy, Kula, Maui, HI 96790
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, 100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, 99-198 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii, HI 96718
- Ka’anapali Beach, 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
- Waikiki Beach, 2409 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
- Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate, 5730 Olohena Rd, Kapaʻa, Kauai, HI 96746
- Maui Pineapple Tour, 870 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
Memorable Hawaii Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in Hawaii:
- 1500: Polynesians are the first people to arrive on the Hawaiian Islands.
- 1778: British explorer Captain James Cook visits the islands.
- 1779: Captain James Cook is killed in a skirmish with the islanders.
- 1793: Cattle are introduced to Hawaii.
- 1810: King Kamehameha takes over all of the islands and establishes the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- 1819: Whalers begun hunting off the shores of the islands.
- 1820: Christian missionaries arrive on the island.
- 1826: The U.S. and Hawaii enter into a treaty of friendship.
- 1835: The first sugar plantation is built.
- 1893: The Kingdom of Hawaii is overthrown and the Republic of Hawaii is established.
- 1898: Hawaii becomes a U.S. territory.
- 1900: A great fire occurs in Chinatown.
- 1901: James Dole established the Hawaiian Pineapple Company.
- 1935: Amelia Earhart is the first pilot to fly solo from Hawaii to the mainland U.S.
- 1941: Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese in a surprise attack. The U.S. enters World War II.
- 1959: Hawaii becomes the 50th U.S. state.
Hawaiian Vacation courtesy of Openverse
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