Hawaii

Hawaii (Hawaiian/Hawaiian English: Hawai‘i, with the ‘okina; also, historically, the Sandwich Islands) is the archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Admitted on August 21, 1959, Hawaii constitutes the 50th state of the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census it had a population of 1,211,537 people. Honolulu is the largest city and the state capital.

Famous people from Hawai‘i

The list of famous people from Hawaii is a comprehensive, alphabetized list of persons who have achieved fame that presently or at one time claimed Hawai‘i as their home. Separate registers of members of the Hawaiian royal family and Hawaii politicians are also available.

Related Topics:
List of famous people from Hawaii - Hawaiian royal family - Hawaii politicians

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Image:Fatherdamien.jpg|Father DamienBeatified towards sainthood by Pope John Paul II

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Image:Mothermariannecope.jpg|Mother Marianne CopeBeatified towards sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI

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Image:Fong.jpg|Hiram FongFirst Chinese American and Asian American elected United States Senator

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Image:Dukesurfer.jpg|Duke KahanamokuInventor of modern surfing and 1912, 1920 and 1924 Olympics champion

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Image:Georgeariyoshi.jpg|George R. AriyoshiFirst Japanese American and Asian American elected governor in the United States

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Image:Ericshinseki.jpg|Eric ShinsekiFirst Japanese American and Asian American member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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