The history of today
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1912: Duke Kahanamoku is a member of the swim team that wins the 800-meter relay at the Stockholm Olympics.
1946: Honolulu is without public transportation as a result of a feud between the Honolulu Rapid Transit Co. and the union because of drivers who had been fired for not accepting fares. The dispute lasts three days.
1947: Ninety-three striking pineapple workers and sympathizers are arrested on O'ahu for obstructing a public highway.
1954: The Rev. John J. Scanlan is appointed auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu.
1957: Moloka'i's first air terminal is dedicated.
1964: The Advertiser reports that Alexander & Baldwin Inc. has bought control of Matson Navigation Co. A&B already owns 33 percent of Matson and purchases the 41 percent owned by Castle & Cooke, C. Brewer and American Factors.
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