Hawaii, once ruled by a monarch like England, saw a significant change in its history on August 21, 1959, when it officially became the 50th state in the United States of America. The 50th star on the American flag commemorated this momentous event.

Fun Facts:

• The Hawaii islands, a unique and intriguing fact, are over 2400 miles from the US mainland in the South Pacific.
• Hawaii follows Alaska, the 49th state to join the United States of America.
• The then-President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, ordered a new American flag with 50 staggered stars arranged in rows. This new flag became official on July 4, 1960.
• Former President Dwight D Eisenhower signed the Admission Act for Hawaii on March 18, 1959.
• Hawaii’s first settlers arrived on the islands around the eighth century. The Americans were drawn to the islands for their valuable sandalwood, a treasured product on the Asian continent.
• Hawaii remains the youngest state in the United States of America.
• Before 1959, Hawaii was recognized as an organized incorporation territory of the United States.
• A monarch once ruled Hawaii. Local sugar planters, with the support of US marines, illegally toppled Queen Liliuokalani in a controversial and tragic event that marked a significant turning point in Hawaii’s history.