History of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

1843 - The oldest Catholic Cathedral in continuous use in the United States is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, built in 1843

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1850 - August 30 - Honolulu, Hawaii becomes a city

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1874 - January 13 - US troops land in Honolulu to protect the king

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1879 - December 31 - Cornerstone laid for Honolulu's Iolani Palace

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1893 - January 13 - U.S. Marines land in Honolulu from the U.S.S. Boston to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution.

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1895 - Honolulu
Honolulu, hon-o-loo'loo, a city of the Hawaii Archipelago, the capital of the republic of Hawaii, is situated on the S.W. side of the island of Oahu, on a good harbor. Lat. 21° 18' 12" N.; Lon. 157° 50' 30" W. It is a well-built, attractive town, containing the government buildings, public library, hospital, custom-house, college, ladies' seminary, several substantial churches, jail, insane asylum, reform school, large warehouses, stone wharves, iron-works, and factories for doors, ice, sash, blinds, &c. It is the seat of an Anglican bishop and of a Catholic vicar apostolic. Most of the houses have gardens filled with rich tropical vegetation. One Hawaiian and several English newspapers are here published. Pop. in 1884, 20,487; in 1890, 22,907.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Honolulu, hon-o-loo'loo, a city, capital and principal port of the Hawaiian Islands, on a good harbor of the 8. coast of Oahu. Lat. 21° 18' 12" N. ; Lon. 157° 50' 3«" W. The surrounding country is a narrow volcanic plain, about 9 miles in length, and generally barren. The city is regularly laid out, with clean streets, fine public squares, and tropical gardens, and has a pleasant and healthful climate. It contains the extensive and handsome government buildings, a (former) palace of the king, schools and colleges, public library, museum, theatre, quarantine and general hospitals, large warehouses, banks, street-railways, electric lights, wharves (with landing facilities for the largest vessels), foundries, ship-yards, and manufactories of iron, carriages, ice, etc. It is the seat of an Anglican bishop and of a Roman Catholic vicar apostolic. Newspapers and magazines are published here in the Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, and various European languages. Pop. in 1890, 22,907; in 1900,... Read MORE...

1922 - March 14 - KGU-AM in Honolulu HI begins radio transmissions

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1935 - HAIL IN HONOLULU. HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES TO DO DAMAGE ON ISLANDS.
Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb. 28 - A night of terrific rain, accompanied by hail, a rare phenomenon in this tropical city, left six persons dead, six reported missing and a variety of damage on Oahu Island today.

About six inches of rain fell in downtown Honolulu during the late afternoon yesterday and last night. Dowsett Highlands, a residential section overlooking the city, had 14 inches. At the Kamehameha School, 1 1/ 4 miles from the town district the rain gauge registered 17.72 inches.

Some residents, who had never seen hailstones, refused at first to touch them, not knowing whether they were cold or hot.

U. S. Army troops, national guardsmen and citizen volunteers turned out when the skies cleared today and helped police prevent possible looting, repair damage and remove debris.

No estimate of the total damage was available, but Mayor FRED WRIGHT said the damage to city and county property was about $150,000. Crop damage, apparently was comparatively light as there was... Read MORE...

1936 - Six Army Fliers Killed in Hawaiian Crash; 2 Bombers Fall in Flames After Collision
HONOLULU, Jan. 24 — Six army fliers were killed tonight when two big bombing planes collided 1,000 feet over Luke Field and plunged to the ground in flames. The victims of one of Hawaii's worst aviation disasters comprised one officer and five enlisted men. Army authorities named them as :
Lieutenant William G. Beard, San Francisco.
Staff Sergeant Bernard F. Jablonowsky.
Privates John B. Hartman of Chicago;
Bruce Taylor, address not given, and two others named Gardner and Parkhurst.

Further identification or home addresses of the victims were not immediately available.

Two others aboard the planes escaped the shattering crash by bailing out in parachutes. They were Air Reserve Lieutenant Charles E. Fisher of Asheville, N. C , and a private named Lanigan. Each suffered minor lacerations and bruises in the collision, which occurred shortly after 7 P. M. [12:30 A. M. Saturday, Eastern standard time].

The planes collided with a roar heard virtually all over Honolulu, several ... Read MORE...

1952 - December 15 - KHON TV channel 2 in Honolulu, HI (NBC) begins broadcasting

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Honolulu:
Places to Go:

Waikiki Beach:

Iconic and bustling, Waikiki is famous for its white sand beaches and vibrant atmosphere. It's a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Diamond Head State Monument:

Hike up to the top of Diamond Head for breathtaking panoramic views of Honolulu. It's a bit of a climb, but the scenery is well worth it.
Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial:

A historic site that commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial is a must-visit to pay respects to those who lost their lives.

Hanauma Bay:

A beautiful marine life conservation area, perfect for snorkeling. The bay is home to a variety of colorful fish and coral reefs.

Iolani Palace:

The only royal palace in the United States, once home to Hawaiian royalty. Take a tour to learn about Hawaii's history and monarchy.

Honolulu Museum of Art:

A diverse collection of art, from traditional Hawaiian to contemporary pieces. The museum is in a beautiful... Read MORE...