1959 in Hawaii

← 1958 1957 1956 1959 in Hawaii → 1960 1961 1962
Decades:	1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s
See also:	History of Hawaii Historical outline of Hawaii List of years in Hawaii 1959 in the United States

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]

References

1. "The Lewiston Daily Sun - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
2. "Hawaii Statehood, August 21, 1959". National Archives. August 15, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
3. "Quinn inaugurated August 21". Newspapers.com. August 21, 1959. Retrieved October 18, 2024.

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