The history of today
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1956: The Hawaii Aeronautics Commission approves the master plan for a $12 million conversion of Honolulu Airport into a jet-age facility.
1960: President Eisenhower signs legislation appropriating $10 million to begin work on the East-West Center.
1986: Coco's Restaurant closes its doors after 26 years of serving up pancakes, chop steak, Swanky Franky hot dogs and Coco Melts.
1995: President Clinton arrives in Hawai'i for ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.
1998: The Dow Jones Industrial average drops 512.61 points, the worst decline since the Oct. 27, 1997, 554-point drop.
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