Don Ho is a native Hawaiian singer whose popular tunes and vocal stylings have won him an international fan following. One of his most famous songs is called "Tiny Bubbles." His nightclub singing act in Waikiki has been a tourist attraction for many years. Birthplace: Hawaii.
Daniel Inouye is Hawaii's most famous statesman. He participated in the Watergate hearings and served on the committee investigating the Iran-Contra Affair. Birthplace: Honolulu.
There were actually five kings named Kamehameha, all of them related to each other. This photo shows King Kamehameha the Third. Hawaii was an independent kingdom with its own constitution, before it became a state. Birthplace: various.
Bette Midler started on the stage, but was soon knocking audiences dead with her smoky, emotional voice and intense performances. She also continues to appear in films. Midler was raised on Oahu and attended the University of Hawaii. Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey.
A famous and respected state representative from Hawaii, Patsy Mink has been heavily involved in civil rights and equality legislation. She fought against the continuation of the Vietnam War, and has sponsored numerous bills devoted to better education. Birthplace: Paia.
