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The history of today

JULY 31


The Sky Matsonia made its first unscheduled DC-4 flight to Hawai'i. The July 31, 1946, Advertiser reported that the line had been denied permission for scheduled air service but was allowed to operate unscheduled flights.

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1899: Hawaiian Tramways Co. begins laying double tracks on every street controlled by its franchise. Both tracks were to be used by horse cars until proposed electric service began.

1903: The Alexander Young Hotel formally opens to the public. Some 2,000 people attended the gala opening night reception.

1917: More than 25,000 men registered for military service on Registration Day. The Advertiser reported that 7,940 were citizens and 18,030 were resident aliens. The United States had entered World War I on April 6, 1917.











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