The history of today
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1879: 'Iolani Palace’s cornerstone is laid.
1903: This was the last day Kaläkaua silver was legal tender in Hawai'i.
1910: J.C. “Bud” Mars completes the first airplane flight in Hawai'i.
1926: It is announced the territory has acquired 119.3 acres of land to build Rodgers Airport at Moanalua. The land was sold by the Damon Estate for $27,410.
1971: Two people are killed in a flash flood at Sacred Falls.
1976: O'ahu refuse collectors stage their biggest work stoppage since the 1972 walkout.
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