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5 Fun Facts About October 23 In Hawaii History
1) On October 23, 1865, Hawaiian King Kamehameha V officially opened the Hawaii State Supreme Court. The court was established to provide a fair and impartial justice system for the citizens of Hawaii. 2) In 1892, the founding meeting of the Hawaiian Humane Society was held on October 23. The...
5 Fun Facts About October 19 In Hawaii History
1. In 1789, Captain Simon Metcalfe arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii. He traded with the natives and even took some hostage, which later led to conflict and his death. 2. In 1819, King Kamehameha II abandoned the traditional Hawaiian religion and abolished the kapu system, a set of...
5 Fun Facts About October 15 In Hawaii History
1. In 1813, the first printing press arrived in Hawaii on October 15th aboard the brig Thaddeus. The printing press was set up by missionaries and played an important role in spreading knowledge and literacy throughout the islands. 2. On October 15th, 1872, Liliuokalani, who later became the last queen...
5 Fun Facts About October 11 In Hawaii History
1. In 1813, the Hawaiian Kingdom gained its first printing press which was used to produce religious materials in the Hawaiian language. 2. In 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was deposed from her throne and the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown by a group of American businessmen and politicians. 3. In 1952,...
5 Fun Facts About October 5 In Hawaii History
1. In 1875, King Kalakaua signed the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States, which eliminated tariffs on sugar and allowed Hawaiian sugar to be sold duty-free in the lucrative American market. 2. In 1947, the US Navy took control of the Hawaiian island of Kahoolawe to use it as a...
5 Fun Facts About October 4 In Hawaii History
1. In 1948, October 4 was declared "Children's Day" in Hawaii. This day celebrates the importance of children in the community and promotes their well-being. 2. On October 4, 1976, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Hawaii. The quake was centered beneath the ocean floor off the coast of Hawaii Island...
5 Fun Facts About October 3 In Hawaii History
1. In 1895, the famous Hawaiian composer, musician, and conductor, Alfred Apaka was born on October 3rd in Honolulu. Apaka became known as the "Voice of Hawaii" and helped popularize Hawaiian music around the world. 2. On October 3, 1942, a Japanese submarine launched shells that landed on the island...
5 Fun Facts About October 1 In Hawaii History
1. Hawaii officially became a state on October 1, 1959. After decades of political struggles, Hawaii finally achieved statehood and joined the United States as its 50th state. 2. In 1893, a group of American businessmen in Hawaii overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and declared the establishment of a republic on...
5 Fun Facts About September 29 In Hawaii History
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...
5 Fun Facts About September 28 In Hawaii History
1. King Kalakaua's coronation anniversary: On September 28, 1874, King David Kalakaua was crowned as the king of the Hawaiian Kingdom in a lavish ceremony in Honolulu. This event marked the first time a Hawaiian monarch had been crowned in over 30 years. 2. First Hawaiian bank established: On September...
5 Fun Facts About September 27 In Hawaii History
1. On September 27, 1820, the first Protestant missionary arrived in Hawaii. Hiram Bingham and his team established the first Christian mission on the island and played a crucial role in shaping Hawaii's religious and cultural landscape. 2. September 27, 1907, marked the opening of the Waikiki Natatorium, a saltwater...
5 Fun Facts About September 26 In Hawaii History
1. Humpback whales start arriving in Hawaii - September 26 marks the beginning of the humpback whale season in Hawaii, as these creatures migrate to the warm waters around the Hawaiian islands to breed and give birth. 2. The 1959 Hawaii Statehood Day Celebration - On September 26, 1959, Hawaii...