1978 in Hawaii
overview of Hawaii-related events during the year of 1978
Events from 1978 in Hawaii.
Incumbents
Governor: George Ariyoshi
Lieutenant Governor: Nelson Doi (until December 2); Jean King (starting December 2)
Senators:
Daniel Inouye
Spark Matsunaga
US Representatives for Hawaii:
Cecil Heftel
Daniel Akaka
Events
July 5 – The 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention is convened.
November 7 – 1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election: George Ariyoshi is re-elected to a second term.
November 7 – Voters approve numerous amendments proposed by the 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention, including the establishment of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, protections for Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, and the recognition of Hawaiian as an official state language.
Births
September 7 – Kuana Torres Kahele, Hawaiian musician, songwriter, and educator, born in Hilo.
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