BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTSTAMP:20260510T024013 CREATED:20241220T060027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T050302Z UID:10000085-1755216000-1755302399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Statehood Day Hawaii DESCRIPTION:Statehood Day is a holiday in Hawai'i to commemorate Hawai'i's admission as the 50th state of the United States on August 21\, 1959. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Statehood Day Hawai'i?\nThe History of Statehood Day Hawai'i?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nA Brief History of Hawai'i\n\nWhen is Statehood Day?\nStatehood Day is observed annually in Hawai'i on the third Friday of August. The following is the list of Statehood Day. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Statehood DayAugust 21\, 2020Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 20\, 2021Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 19\, 2022Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 18\, 2023Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 16\, 2024Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 15\, 2025Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 21\, 2026Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 20\, 2027Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 18\, 2028Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 17\, 2029Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 16\, 2030Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 15\, 2031Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 20\, 2032Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 19\, 2033Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 18\, 2034Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 17\, 2035Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 15\, 2036Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 21\, 2037Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 20\, 2038Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 19\, 2039Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 17\, 2040Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 16\, 2041Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 15\, 2042Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 21\, 2043Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 19\, 2044Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 18\, 2045Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 17\, 2046Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 16\, 2047Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 21\, 2048Friday \n \n Statehood DayAugust 20\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Statehood Day?\nHawai'i was annexed by the United States through the Newlands Resolution after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. It became a U.S. territory in 1900\, but many Hawaiians had mixed feelings about the loss of sovereignty. \nDuring the early 20th century\, there was growing advocacy for statehood\, driven by Hawai'i's residents who sought full representation in Congress and access to federal resources\, although some groups opposed statehood. \nOn June 27\, 1959\, Hawai'i's residents voted overwhelmingly for statehood\, with 94% in favor. Hawai'i officially became the 50th U.S. state on August 21\, 1959\, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the proclamation. \nThe first Statehood Day was celebrated on August 21\, 1960\, marking the one-year anniversary of Hawai'i's statehood. Over time\, the date was standardized to the third Friday of August\, creating a consistent state holiday. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Statehood Day\, people in Hawai'i observe the holiday with a mix of reflection and celebration. Activities vary widely depending on individual perspectives and local traditions. \nSchools and Organizations host programs\, lectures\, and discussions about Hawai'i's journey to statehood focusing on the historical timeline\, including the annexation of Hawai'i\, the territorial period\, and the 1959 vote for statehood. \nSome communities hold small parades or cultural festivals showcasing Hawaiian history and traditions. For some\, Statehood Day is a day of reflection on the loss of Hawaiian sovereignty and the impact of colonization. \nGovernment offices and many schools are closed\, giving families an opportunity to spend time together. Unlike other holidays\, Statehood Day tends to be a quieter holiday with fewer organized events. For most people\, it is simply a day off to reflect on Hawai'i's history and its place within the U.S. \nA Brief History of Hawai'i\nHawai'i was settled by Polynesians around 300-600 CE\, who navigated vast ocean distances using stars and ocean currents. These settlers brought their culture\, language\, and agricultural practices\, shaping the Hawaiian Islands into thriving societies. \nOver centuries\, Hawai'i developed into independent chiefdoms ruled by chiefs. Society was organized under the kapu system\, a strict code of conduct governed by religion and social hierarchy. \nBritish explorer Captain James Cook arrived in Hawai'i in 1778\, marking the first recorded contact with Europeans. Cook's arrival brought new technologies\, goods\, and diseases that dramatically impacted the Hawaiian population. \nIn 1810\, King Kamehameha I unified the Hawaiian Islands\, establishing the Kingdom of Hawai'i. \nMissionaries arrived in the 1820s\, introducing Christianity and Western education. Hawaiians adopted elements of Western governance\, including a constitutional monarchy by 1840. \nThe islands became a hub for the sugar and pineapple industries\, drawing workers from China\, Japan\, Portugal\, and the Philippines. \nIn 1893\, Queen Lili'uokalani\, the last monarch of Hawai'i\, was overthrown by a group of American and European settlers with the support of the U.S. government. The Kingdom was replaced by a provisional government and later the Republic of Hawai'i. \nIn 1898\, Hawai'i was annexed by the United States through the Newlands Resolution\, becoming a U.S. territory. The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 brought Hawai'i into the global spotlight\, highlighting its strategic importance to the U.S. \nOn August 21\, 1959\, Hawai'i became the 50th state of the United States following a referendum in which over 94% of voters supported statehood. Today\, Hawai'i is a unique blend of cultures and is a global destination for its natural beauty\, rich history\, and vibrant traditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/statehood-day-hawaii/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Statehood-Day-Hawaiʻi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR