The name Larissa is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Larissa is: Protection. The name Larissa is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Larissa is: Protection. The name Larissa is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Larissa is: Citadel. The name Larissa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Larissa is: Cheerful.
Hawaii Becomes a State. August 21, 1959. The U.S. had built a naval base in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii's importance as a military outpost became critical when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This brought the United States as well as Hawaii into World War II.
Hawaii became part of America on August 21, 1959, the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) Hawaii was annexed as a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1898.29 people found this useful.awaii became part of America on August 21, 1959, the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) Hawaii was annexed as a US Territory by Act of Congress in 1898. 29 people found this useful.