With this being the close of the centennial year of the fictional Detective Charlie Chan, it's fitting today we mention his real-life catalyst and inspiration. He was born December 26th, 1871, Waipio, Hawaii, and served for 34 years on the Honolulu Police Department. His given name Chang Ah Ping, Americanized to Chang Apana. Though you're … Continue reading December 26th a birthday too often overlooked: That of Chang Ah Ping (鄭阿平) →