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Incumbents
Events
- August 1–8: Hurricane Dot (1959)
- August 21 –
- The Territory of Hawaii is admitted to the union of the United States as the 50th State.
- William F. Quinn is elected the first governor of the state of Hawaii.
References
- "The Lewiston Daily Sun - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- "Hawaii Statehood, August 21, 1959". National Archives. August 15, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- "Quinn inaugurated August 21". Newspapers.com. August 21, 1959. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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