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Banks describes the first time wittnessing surfing by the Hawaiins.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_FreethGeorge Freeth is born and later in life becomes the "Father of Modern Surfing."
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Mark Twain writes about surfing from his view.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_FreethThe "Father of Modern Surfing" dies.
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http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlTom Blake invents the first surfboard fin.
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http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlThe fist fiberglass surfboards were invented.
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The Shaka Sign is brought back throughout the 60's by 60's surfers. This gesture orginated in Hawaii.
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Quiksilver is invented and becomes one of the top surfing brands. http://www.quiksilver.hk/hk/en/history.html
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Kelly Slater is born and later on in his life time becomes the Worlds number one surfer. http://www.kellyslater.com/
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John Dahl worked for Wax Research to invent a better surf wax product.
