Hawaii History Timeline | 
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This History Timeline has been developed to provide a 'snapshot' of the famous people and
events during this historical time period. Important dates in a fast, comprehensive,
chronological, or date order providing an actual sequence of important
past events which were of considerable significance to the
famous people involved in this time period. |
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Traditional home of the Polynesians. |
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| 1627 | The Spanish first visit Hawaii |
| 1778 | The islands were originally called the Sandwich islands by English Captain James Cook in 1778. They were named after his friend John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich and first lord of the Admiralty.
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| 1779 | Captain James Cook was killed in dispute with Hawaiians at Kealakekua, Island of Hawaii. |
| 1791 | Polynesian ruler Kamehameha controls the entire islands of Hawaii. |
| 1794 | Hawaii is placed under the protectorate of Great Britain by Vancouver |
| 1813 | The Spanish introduce coffee and pineapple to Hawaii |
| 1820 | The first Protestant missionaries arrive from New England |
| 1826 | U.S. enters into treaty with Hawaii. |
| 1840 | Hawaii adopts its first constitution |
| 1843 | Lord George Paulet claims Hawaii for England for 5 months but then enters a treaty |
| 1849 | French admiral Legoarant de Tromelin fails in attempted invasion of the islands |
| 1893 | Hawaiian Monarchy overthrown |
| 1894 | July 4th, Republic of Hawaii established |
| 1898 | Congress passes the Newlands Resolution which annexing Hawaii as a territory |
| 1941 | Japanese attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii |
| 1959 | Congress passes the Hawaii Admission Act to admit Hawaii as an American State. Statehood - The Date that Hawaii was admitted to the Union - August 21, 1959. Constitution - Hawaii was the 50th State to be admitted to the Union. State Motto - " Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono " the State Motto is translated as " The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness "
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Hawaii History Timeline
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The islands were originally called the Sandwich islands by Captain James Cook in 1778. They were named after his friend John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich and first lord of the Admiralty. King Kamehameha I ruled and united the islands in 1819 as the Kingdom of Hawaii. History Timelines of the United States of America provide fast facts and information about famous events in history, such as those detailed in the Hawaii History Timeline, precipitated a significant change in American State history. This historical timeline is suitable for students of all ages, children and kids. This major historical event of America is arranged in the Hawaii History Timeline by chronological, or date order, providing an actual sequence of this past event which was of significance to American State history. Many historical State events, such as detailed in the Hawaii History Timeline, occurred during times of crisis, evolution or change in the USA. Many of the famous American events as detailed in the Hawaii History Timeline of this State and describe famous, critical and major incidents in the history of the United States of America. The specific period in state history detailed in the Hawaii History Timeline led to great changes in the development of America. The Hawaii timeline provides fast information via the State timeline which highlights the key dates and major historical significance in a fast information format. Specific information can be seen at a glance with concise and accurate details of historical State events. The chronologies of famous people, places and events, including the Explorers, Pioneers, Native Indians, Settlers and Leaders in this famous American State are detailed in the Hawaii History Timeline.
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Timeline of Hawaii | | Timeline of Hawaii |
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