History of Hawaii

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. After that, Hawai`i became central to the United States’ war effort in the Pacific.

Hawaii's Statehood

Aug 21, 1959

Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959.

Volcano in Hawaii

Period: Jan 1, 1983 to Jan 1, 1991

Lava flows from Kilauea Volcano have continuously destroyed roads and buildings.