Pam Am's Boeing 707 opened international travel to the islands. Hawai'i becomes the 50th state of the United States. Tourism begins to overtake the military as Hawai'i's largest industry. Native Hawaiians and local activism gain recognition through events such as a protest of the military's bombing practices on Kaho'olawe, voyage by the canoe Hokule'a from Hawai'i to Tahiti and the state Constitutional Convention, which made concessions to Native Hawaiian concerns. The islands experience a boom in development with the construction of new resorts and the expansion of businesses.
Thousands observe the centennial of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Congress apologizes for the overthrow, and the State of Hawaii creates a formal process to recognize Hawaiian sovereignty. Federal government conveys Kaho'olawe back to the state to manage until a government-recognized sovereign Hawaiian entity is established.