1. In 1902, the first ever football game played in Hawaii took place on September 29 at Punahou School between Punahou and the Honolulu Athletic Club. Punahou won the game 4-0.
2. On September 29, 1944, the USS Seahorse, a US Navy submarine, was sunk by Japanese forces off the coast of Japan. All 87 crew members were killed in the attack.
3. In 1950, Hawaii's first television station, KGMB-TV, began broadcasting on September 29. The station was initially affiliated with CBS and was the first station to broadcast in color in Hawaii.
4. September 29, 1975 marked the opening of the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. The center is a premier venue for events and conventions in Hawaii and has hosted numerous high-profile events and conferences over the years.
5. On September 29, 2018, Hurricane Rosa caused significant damage to the Hawaiian Islands, particularly to the island of Maui. The storm brought heavy rains, powerful winds, and severe flooding, causing millions of dollars in damages.
5 Fun Facts About September 29 In Hawaii History
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