By using the words 'how was' you are asking someone a question about something that happened or something they did in the past. Here are some examples: "How "How "How "How "How "How "How "How "How "How
was your meeting?"
was your doctor's appointment?" was the birthday party?" was lunch?" was the airplane ride?" was vacation?" were your parents?" were roads when you drove home?" were people acting after what happened?" were holidays with the family?"