Honolulu, Hawaii

Fun things to do in Honolulu:
Learn how to surf at Hawaiian Fire Experience the joys of scuba diving with help from Rainbow Scuba Visit the remarkable Diamond Head Crater Tour the historical Pearl Harbor Hike the trails at the Diamond Head State Monument Bask in the serenity of the Foster Botanical Garden Grab a bird's eye view of the island on a Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

The People of Honolulu

Demographics:

The population of Honolulu is estimated at 374,676
There are 140,337 households within the city limits
The average income per household is $55,536
People who live in Honolulu use the area code 808 (Find a phone number in Honolulu here)

Many famous people have lived in Honolulu, including:
Timothy Olyphant, Tia Carrere, Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler, Don Ho, Barack Obama

Historical Notes:
Honolulu was originally named Fair Haven, and no one is certain where the city's name originated.

The term Honolulu translates to 'Protected Bay'.

King Kamehameha III officially declared Honolulu to be a city in 1850.

Hawaii was annexed to the United States in 1898 and became a U.S. territory in 1900, but it would not become a state for many more years.

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About Honolulu
Captain James Cook is credited with being the first non-native person to set foot on Honolulu in 1778. Although his first visit was thought to be a success, he was killed during his next trip after getting into a fight with a group of Hawaiians. Many westerners would soon follow Cook's lead, and arrive in Hawaii during a time of major battles for control over the land. King Kamehameha the Great led his troops in a very successful effort to gain control over all of the territory of Hawaii. In 1973 Captain William Brown landed in his ship in the Honolulu Bay, with the intent of staying. Others quickly following; Missionaries set up camps on the island and attempted to convert the natives to their form of religion. Over the next few decades, these westerners began to take control of the area and build it up into a prosperous and industrial city. The island would fall under the control of several nations during the next century, and it finally became part of the United States in August of 1959. One of the most memorable moments in the history of Honolulu was the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. Early in the morning on December 7, 1941, military bases on the island were bombed by Japanese aircraft. More than 2,000 military personnel and 50 civilians were killed, and the incident was a leading factor in the United States entering World War II.

About Honolulu

Captain James Cook is credited with being the first non-native person to set foot on Honolulu in 1778. Although his first visit was thought to be a success, he was killed during his next trip after getting into a fight with a group of Hawaiians. Many westerners would soon follow Cook's lead, and arrive in Hawaii during a time of major battles for control over the land. King Kamehameha the Great led his troops in a very successful effort to gain control over all of the territory of Hawaii.

In 1973 Captain William Brown landed in his ship in the Honolulu Bay, with the intent of staying. Others quickly following; Missionaries set up camps on the island and attempted to convert the natives to their form of religion. Over the next few decades, these westerners began to take control of the area and build it up into a prosperous and industrial city. The island would fall under the control of several nations during the next century, and it finally became part of the United States in August of 1959.

One of the most memorable moments in the history of Honolulu was the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. Early in the morning on December 7, 1941, military bases on the island were bombed by Japanese aircraft. More than 2,000 military personnel and 50 civilians were killed, and the incident was a leading factor in the United States entering World War II.