WAIKIKI NIGHTS
A HONOLULU STREET THEATER CLASSIC
Selected Chronology of Hawaiian History...cont.
Sal P. Buonocore
1853
The first general census of Hawai’i shows a population of 73,138 people with a steadily
diminishing native Hawaiian component.  This is a trend that will continue for generations
to come.

1866
First monthly steamer service from California.

1868
Violent eruption of Mauna Loa with accompanying earthquakes.  

1875
A reciprocity treaty is signed with the United States.

1878
Portuguese laborers arrive.  First telephone lines in Hawai’i.