Hawaii

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December 15 1874 Hawaiian King Kalakaua visits USA

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ December 15, 2012 ⋅ 18 Comments

On December 15th 1874, Hawaiian King David Kalakaua became the first reigning king to visit the United States. King Kalakaua visited President Ulysses S Grant at the White House. David Kalakau, the last king of Hawaii, was born in Honolulu in 1836. He was the son of a high chief, and was educated at the … Continue reading →

May 23 1960 Tsunami hits Hawaii

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ May 23, 2012 ⋅ 3 Comments

On May 23rd 1960, a tsunami caused by an earthquake off the coast of Chile travelled across the Pacific Ocean and killed 61 people in Hilo, Hawaii. The massive 8.5-magnitude quake had killed thousands in Chile the previous day. The earthquake, involving a severe plate shift, caused a large displacement of water off the coast … Continue reading →

Oahu Hawaii Sea Life Park

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ March 15, 2012 ⋅ 5 Comments

November 16 2007: Sea Life Park Hawaii is located on O’ahu, one of Hawaii’s most famous islands. Oahu is known for its natural beauty, history, culture, and attractions. Sea Life Park adds to Oahu’s magic by providing a unique opportunity to interact with exotic sea life and animals. There is swimming with dolphins and sea … Continue reading →

Honolulu USA Pearl Harbor

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ July 31, 2008 ⋅ 32 Comments

Of all the places I’ve ever been, few are as inspiring as Pearl Harbor, on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. We all know the story, and we’ve seen the movie, but it is not until one visits the place that the enormity of what happened there really sinks in. What happened in this place changed … Continue reading →

November 16 2007: Oahu Hawaii Sea Life Park Photo Gallery

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ November 16, 2007 ⋅ 3 Comments

Photographs from Sea Life World in Hawaii, November 16 2007 For a complete list of articles and photo galleries about my favourite memories during my travels, click here Tourism Articles On This Site “My Journey” Articles and Photo Galleries

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