August 17, 2012 – Hawaii Statehood Day

Aloha kakahiaka.

Today is Hawaii Statehood Day (or Admission Day) and commemorates the anniversary of Hawaii’s joining the union and becoming the 50th state of the United States of America.

On August 21, 1959,  President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state.

It is also Aloha Friday and that may mean that you have a long weekend ahead! Enjoy!