Today in history — October 29, 1881 — King Kalakaua returned from his nine-month trip around the world as the first monarch to ever travel around the globe.
He traveled through the continental United States, Europe, Southeast Asia , and East Asia. Kalakaua met heads of states including U.S. President Chester A. Arthur, Queen Victoria of England, Pope Leo XIII, the Emperor of Japan.
With breathtaking drops and “spine curling” thrills, early roller coasters delighted daring Americans. As more people experienced the adventure and as the mechanics improved, roller coasters became essential rides, and amusement parks competed to provide the biggest and most intricate rides. Read more about the thrill ride in “Roller Coasters.”
This week in history — October 16, 1884 — Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki Bishop died of breast cancer in Honolulu. She is known today as the philanthropist of Kamehameha Schools, the largest landowner in Hawaii and the largest endowment of all American secondary schools. Read more about the alii in “The Late Mrs. C. R. Bishop.”
Happy birthday Princess Victoria Ka’iulani! Born on October 16, 1875, she would have been 140 if she were alive today. Read about the crown princess’ 11th birthday in “Birthday of the Princess.”
The deep sea adjacent to Mauna Loa Volcano contained deep-sea creatures such as the goblin shark and angler fish.
In 1922, the lava from Mauna Loa crawled into the ocean and killed deep-sea fish. Their cooked carcasses floated on the surface and washed up on shore, puzzling local fishermen and scientists.
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Happy birthday Princess Victoria Ka’iulani! Born on October 16, 1875, she would have been 140 if she were alive today. Read about the crown princess’ 11th birthday in 
The deep sea adjacent to Mauna Loa Volcano contained deep-sea creatures such as the goblin shark and angler fish.
Today in history–October 8, 1899–people in Honolulu saw cars whizzing past them for the first time. Henry P. Baldwin and Edward D. Tenney drove around their “wagons” without horses! 
