Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / SEPTEMBER 14, 1964
A kendo fighter, right, pushes his opponent’s stick aside during an exhibition of the Japanese martial art at the United Japanese Society of Hawaii’s annual “natsu matsuri,” or summer festival, at the Young Buddhist Association Hall.2/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 1, 1981
Alex Souza tries a little razzle-dazzle during a friendly game of touch football at Waimea Beach Park, managing to gain a few yards before being caught.3/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 11, 1967
A French poodle appears to take the reins in a vehicle seen driving through Waikiki.4/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 1, 1987
Steven Leathi is dressed for the occasion as he checks out the merchandise at a “Star Trek” and comic book convention.5/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JANUARY 25, 1967
Lt. Col. Milton Burke Christian of Schofield Barracks reached into an aquarium containing $10,000 in $10 bills, managing to grab $8,120, which he got to keep as the second-place winner in a national contest. Jack Bryan of Ault Supply Co., center, and an armed guard from Pinkerton’s looked on during the event in the lobby of First National Bank’s Wahiawa branch.6/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / OCTOBER 25, 1954
Mikahala Ann Chan gives an impromptu performance on the grass outside the Honolulu Zoo as Tom Shibano and their mothers look on. The zoo trip was part of a prize the children earned as winners of a Maui County Fair baby contest.7/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 28, 1983
Barrels were knocked to the side during one TheBus driver’s ill-fated turn in the MTL Teamsters Safety Rodeo. After passing a written safety quiz, finalists had to negotiate a course that simulated actual road conditions.
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