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The history of today

JULY 20


Court proceedings have begun in the case against five sugar strike leaders, including Fred Makino and Yasutaro Soga, the Pacific Commercial Advertiser reported on July 20, 1909. They were charged with conspiring to obstruct the operation of five plantations.

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1920: Nu'uanu Stream has become a "veritable cesspool" running through Honolulu, The Pacific Commercial Advertiser reports. The paper said a modern sewage system is needed for Honolulu.

1934: Arthur McCormack is appointed superintendent of the Hawaiian Humane Society animal home. He previously was superintendent of the territory's animal quarantine station.

1956: The Advertiser reports a shopping center is planned for the 50-acre area bounded by Ala Moana, Pi'ikoi and Kona streets and Atkinson Drive.

1969: Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are the first to walk on the moon.


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