The history of today
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1906: Cable instructions are received from the Lighthouse Board at Washington, directing the Engineer Corps to immediately prepare plans for the Makapu'u lighthouse.
1919: The drydock at Pearl Harbor Naval Station is dedicated by the secretary of the Navy.
1951: A 6.9-magnitude earthquake causes $600,000 damage to Kona businesses and homes. A few minor injuries are reported.
1959: President Eisenhower signs the proclamation of statehood for Hawai'i. Later, the third Friday in August is designated Statehood Day.
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