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Hubo que means it was necessary.
We use hubo que + infinitive.

Hubo que consultarle al presidente.
      It was necessary to consult the president.

Hubo que hacer magia para mantener el
      gobierno.
    It was necessary to do magic to maintain the
      government.

Hubo que romperlo para extraerlo.
      It was necessary to break it to extract it.

Hubo que rescatar a dos mujeres.
      It was necessary to rescue two women.

Hubo que evacuar el edificio.
      It was necessary to evacuate the building.

Hubo que vencer muchos obstáculos.
     It was necessary to overcome many
      obstacles.