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The history of today

AUGUST 21


The Royal Hawaiian Theater advertised an upcoming program in the Aug. 21, 1862, Pacific Commercial Advertiser.

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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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