Meaning of Larissa. Greek name. In Greek, the name Larissa means - cheerful.The name Larissa originated as an Greek name. The name Larissa is most often used as a girl name or female name. Greek Name Meaning - cheerful.
Hawaii Becomes a State August 21, 1959. Hawaii officially became the fiftieth state on August 21, 1959. It is one of the smallest states, and it is the only state made up entirely of islands.The islands are the tops of volcanoes, some of them still active.Hawaii's story begins long before 1959.awaii officially became the fiftieth state on August 21, 1959. It is one of the smallest states, and it is the only state made up entirely of islands.
Then, following its annexation in 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1900. In 1900 the islands were made a territory, with Dole as governor. In this period, Hawaii's pineapple industry expanded as pineapples were first grown for canning purposes.fter having sought statehood for many decades, Hawaii was finally admitted to the union on Aug. 21, 1959; although it was thought at first to be solidly Republican, the state has long been a Democratic stronghold. Movements for a return of some sort of native sovereignty have been periodically active.