1. On July 22, 1955, the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association of Maui was established. Its purpose was to promote networking opportunities among Kamehameha Schools graduates on the island of Maui and to support the Kamehameha Schools educational mission.
2. The USS Hawaii (SSN-776), a Virginia-class submarine, was commissioned on July 22, 2007, at Pearl Harbor Naval Base. It is the third United States Navy ship to bear the name "Hawaii" and is known for its advanced technology and capabilities in sea-based combat.
3. On July 22, 1862, the Hawaiian Kingdom's King Kamehameha IV approved the formation of the Royal Hawaiian Band, which is still active today. The band is considered to be the oldest in the United States and has performed for various occasions, including state functions and the annual Honolulu Marathon.
4. The annual Hawaii International Film Festival was launched on July 22, 1981, to celebrate the diverse cultures of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region through film. Over the years, the festival has featured works by filmmakers from around the world and has contributed to Hawaii's growing film industry.
5. On July 22, 2005, the Hawaiian monk seal was added to the endangered species list, highlighting the need for increased conservation efforts to protect this unique animal. One of the rarest seals in the world, the Hawaiian monk seal is found only in the Hawaiian Islands and is threatened by a variety of factors, including overfishing and habitat loss.
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