Duke Kahanamoku
Chronology
| 1890 | Born August 24 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Duke Halapu and Julia Paakonia Lonokahikini Paoa Kahanamoku |
| 1912 | Wins gold medal in 100-meter freestyle swimming event at Stockholm Olympic Games |
| 1914 | Popularizes surfing in Australia during an exhibition tour |
| 1920 | Wins gold medal in 100-meter freestyle swimming event in Antwerp Olympic Games |
| 1924 | Wins silver medal in 100-meter freestyle swimming event in Paris Olympic Games |
| 1925 | Saves several swimmers from drowning off the coast of Corona del Mar, California |
| 1936 | Elected sheriff of Honolulu |
| 1940 | Marries Nadine Alexander |
| 1948 | Appears in John Wayne movie Wake of the Red Witch |
| 1952 | Suffers heart attack |
| 1962 | Suffers from cerebral blood clot |
| 1968 | Dies in Honolulu on January 22 |
| 1990 | Statue is dedicated to Kahanamoku on Waikiki Beach |
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