1959 in Hawaii explained

Events from 1959 in Hawaii.

Incumbents

• Governor: William F. Quinn (R)
• Lieutenant Governor: James Kealoha

Events

• August 1–8: Hurricane Dot (1959)^[1]
• August 21 –
  • The Territory of Hawaii is admitted to the union of the United States as the 50th State.^[2]
  • William F. Quinn is elected the first governor of the state of Hawaii.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Lewiston Daily Sun - Google News Archive Search . 2024-10-18 . news.google.com.
2. Web site: 2016-08-15 . Hawaii Statehood, August 21, 1959 . 2024-10-18 . National Archives . en.
3. Web site: 1959-08-21 . Quinn inaugurated August 21 . 2024-10-18 . Newspapers.com . en-US.