A representation of Kawhi Leonard's hand, which measures 11.25 inches from thumb to pinkie and is 9.75 inches long. Credit Sam Manchester/The New York Times.
After Statehood was declared in 1959, Honolulu became the state capitol. Oahuâs largest city, Honolulu (âprotected bayâ in Hawaiian), is also the largest city in Hawaii, the county seat, the state capitol, and the center of business and industry in the Islands. Honolulu is also the only U.S. city to be founded by royalty, and hosts the only royal residence on U.S. soil (Ê»Iolani Palace)
Is Honolulu really the 10th largest city in the U.S.? Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle spoke at yesterdayâs Think Tech/Venture Capital Association of Hawaii luncheon. He was followed by two panels on the theme, ââThe Press weighs in on Rail,â at the Plaza Club. The mayor likes to tell audiences Honolulu is the countryâs 10th largest city. Iâve heard the claim made before.