Historical Events tagged with "dole"

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Exploration & Discovery

Dole Air Race Begins with Flight Challenges

August 16th, 1927 97 years ago

The Dole Air Race commenced from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring eight competing planes in a grueling transpacific journey. Of the participants, six planes encountered severe issues, leading to crashes or disappearances during the flight. The air race aimed to promote commercial aviation across the Pacific and honor pineapple magnate James Dole, who offered a prize for the first successful flight. Pilots faced navigation challenges and unpredictable weather, testing their skills and aircraft capabilities in this historic aviation challenge.

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Politics & Government

Hawaii Territory's First Legislative Session

February 20th, 1901 124 years ago

The legislature of the Hawaii Territory convened for the first time at the Capitol building in Honolulu. Comprising both a House of Representatives and a Senate, this inaugural session marked a significant step in the governance of the Hawaiian Islands following their admission into the United States. The gathering principally aimed to establish essential laws and regulations for the territory, under the leadership of notable figures like Territorial Governor Sanford B. Dole. The event symbolized the transition from a monarchy to a territorial government and set the foundation for Hawaii's political landscape.

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