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The following table, prepared solely for purposes of reference, is based upon one compiled by the late Hon. A. Fornander. It has been further added to from various other history books in the Titus Coan Memorial Library. |
| RULED BY | DATE A.D. | EVENT |
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Pre
Monarchy | 1527, November. | Probable arrival of shipwrecked Spaniards at Keei: in Kona, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1555, | Discovery of the Hawaiian Islands by Juan Gaetano. 1 |
| 1736, November. | Birth of Kamehameha I. at Kokoiki, Kohala, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1737, | Great battle at Kawela, Molokai. 1 |
| 1738, | Battle of Keawawa, north of Lahaina. 1 |
| 1768, | Kaahumanu born at Kauwiki, Hana, Maui. 1 |
| 1776, | Kalaniopuu defeated near the Waikapu sand-hills. 1 |
| 1778, January 18. | Discovery of Oahu and Kauai by Captain James Cook. 1 |
| 1778, November 26. | Discovery of Maui on Captain Cook's second visit. 1 |
| 1779, February 14. | Death of Captain Cook at Kealakekua, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1781, | Conquest of Hana by Kahekili. 1 |
| 1782, January. | Death of Kalaniopuu, king of Hawaii. 1 |
| 1782, July. | Battle of Mokuohai between Kamehameha and Kiwalao. 1 |
| 1783, | Conquest of Oahu by Kahekili. 1 |
| 1786, May 26. | Arrival of Captains Portlock and Dixon at Kealakekua. 1 |
| 1787, September. | Kaiana sailed for China with Captain Meares. 1 |
| 1788, December 29. | Reception of Kaiana by Kamehameha at Kealakekua. 1 |
| 1790, February. | Massacre of natives at Olowalu by Captain Metcalf. 1 |
| 1790, March 17. | The "Fair American" cut off by Kameeiamoku. 1 |
| 1790, July. | Invasion of Maui and battle of Kepaniwai at Wailuku. 1 |
| 1790, November. | Great eruption of Kilauea. 1 |
| 1790, November. | Sea-fight off Waimanu, Hamakua, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1791, | Building of the heiau of Puukohola at Kawaihae. 1 |
| 1791, Autumn. | Assassination of Keoua Kuahuula at Kawaihae. 1 |
| 1792, March 5. | Arrival of Captain Vancouver at Kealakekua. 1 |
| 1792, May 7. | Murder of Messrs. Hergest and Gooch at Waimea, Oahu. 1 |
| 1793, February 14. | Second visit of Captain Vancouver. First cattle landed. 1 |
| 1794, January 9. | Third visit of Vancouver. 1 |
| 1794, February 25. | Cession of Hawaii to Great Britain. 1 |
| 1795, January 1. | Massacre of Captains Brown and Gardner in Honolulu Harbor. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha I
| 1795, May. | Battle of Nuuanu and conquest of Oahu. 1 |
| 1796, April. | Failure of expedition against Kauai. 1 |
| 1796, August. | Rebellion of Namakeha in southern Hawaii suppressed. 1 |
| 1796, October 31. | Wreck of Captain Barber's ship at Barber's Point. 1 |
| 1797, | Liholiho born at Hilo. 1 |
| 1801, | Eruption of Hualalai. 1 |
| 1802, | Kamehameha sailed with the peleleu fleet to Lahaina. 1 |
| 1803, May 24. | First horses landed at Kawaihae by Captain Cleveland. 1 |
| 1804, | Purchase of the ship "Delia Byrd" by Kamehameha. 1 |
| 1804, | The pestilence called "Maiokuu." 1 |
| 1809, | Death of Keliimaikai, brother of Kamehameha I. 1 |
| 1810, | Cession of Kauai by Kaumualii to Kamehameha I. 1 |
| 1810, May. | Death of Isaac Davis. 1 |
| 1811, | Return of Kamehameha I. to Hawaii. 1 |
| 1813, August 11. | Birth of Kauikeaouli at Keauhou, Kona, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1815, | Fort built by Dr. Scheffer at Waimea, Kauai. 1 |
| 1816, | Fort built at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1816, | Death of Pauli Kaoleioku, son of Kamehameha I. 1 |
| 1816, November 24. | Arrival of Captain Kotzebue at Kailua, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1818, | Arrival of Spanish pirates, and their capture by the "Argentina." 1 |
| 1819, May 8. | Death of Kamehameha I. at Kailua, Kona, Hawaii. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha II
(Liholiho)
w/
Kaahumanu
As Regent
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1819, August. | Visit of Captain Freycinet in the "Urauie." 1 |
| 1819, October. | Abolition of idolatry. 1 |
| 1820, January. | Battle of Kuamoo and death of Kekuaokalani. 1 |
| 1820, March 31. | Arrival of First American Missionaries in brig "Thaddeus." 2 |
| 1820, | Arrival of first whale-ship at Honolulu, the "Mary," Captain Allen. 1 |
| 1821, July 21. | Voyage of Liholiho to Kauai in an open boat. 1 |
| 1821, August 25. | First Christian meeting-house built in Honolulu. 1 |
| 1822, January 7. | First printing in Hawaiian. 1 |
| 1822, May 1. | The schooner "Prince Regent" presented to Liholiho by Captain Kent for the British Government. 1 |
| 1822, August 11. | First Christian marriage in Honolulu. 1 |
| 1823, February 4. | Arrival of Mr. Ellis from Tahiti. 1 |
| 1823, April 27. | 2nd Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1823, September 16. | Death of Keopuolani at Lahaina. 1 |
| 1823, November 27. | Departure of Liholiho and suite for England. 1 |
| 1824, May 26. | Death of Kaumualii, ex-king of Kauai. 1 |
| 1824, July 8. | Death of Kamehamalu, the queen, in London. 1 |
| 1824, July 14. | Death of Liholiho in London. 1 |
| 1824, August 8. | Rebellion on Kauai and attack on the Waimea fort. 1 |
| 1824, August 18. | Defeat of insurgents at Wahiawa, Kauai. 1 |
| 1824, December. | Kapiolani descends into the crater of Kilauea and defies Pele. 1 |
| 1825, May 4. | Arrival of the "Blonde "at Lahaina with the remains of Liholiho and his queen. 1 |
Child King
Kamehameha III
(Kauikeaouli)
w/
Kaahumanu
As Regent
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1825, June 6. | Kauikeaouli proclaimed king and Kaahumanu regent. 1 |
| 1825, October 5. | Outrage at Lahaina by crew of the "Daniel." 1 |
| 1826, February 26. | Outrage in Honolulu by crew of United States schooner "Dolphin." 1 |
| 1826, | Mosquitoes introduced at Lahaina by ship "Wellington." 1 |
| 1826, October. | Visit of the United States ship "Peacock," Captain Ap Catesby Jones. 1 |
| 1827, February 8. | Death of Kalanimoku. 1 |
| 1827, July 7. | Arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in the "Comet." 1 |
| 1827, October 27. | Outrage at Lahaina by crew of the "John Palmer." 1 |
| 1827, December 8. | First laws published. 1 |
| 1828, March 30. | 3rd Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1829, October 14. | Arrival of the United States ship "Vincennes," Captain Finch. 1 |
| 1829, December 2. | Departure of Boki on a sandal-wood expedition. 1 |
| 1830, August 3. | Return of the "Becket" with news of the loss of the "Kamehameha" with Boki and most of his party. 1 |
| 1830, December 11. | Birth of Lot Kamehameha, afterwards Kamehameha V. 1 |
| 1831, June 7. | 4th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1831, September. | Commencement of Lahainaluna Seminary. 1 |
| 1831, December 24. | Banishment of the Catholic priests to California on the brig "Waverly." 1 |
| 1832, January 31. | Birth of Lunalilo. 1 |
| 1832, May 17. | 5th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1832, June 5. | Death of Kaahumanu. 1 |
| 1832, December 23. | Arrival of Japanese junk at Waialua. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha III
(Kauikeaouli)
w/
Kinau
As Regent
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1833, March. | Kauikeaouli assumed the power of king. 1 |
| 1833, May 1. | 6th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1833, November 28. | Bethel Church opened for worship. 1 |
| 1834, | The newspaper "Kumu Hawaii" printed at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1834, February 9. | Birth of Alexander Liholiho, afterwards Kamehameha IV. 1 |
| 1835, June 6. | 7th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1835, December 16. | Death of John Young, Sr., in Honolulu. 1 |
| 1836, July 30. | First English newspaper, the "Sandwich Island Gazette." 1 |
| 1836, September 30. | Arrival of Rev. R. Walsh at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1836, November 16. | Birth of David Kalakaua. 1 |
| 1836, December 30. | Death of Harriet Nahienaena at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1837, February 2. | Marriage of Kamehameha III. to Kalama, daughter of Kapihe. 1 |
| 1837, April 9. | 8th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1837, April 17. | Return of Messrs. Bachelot and Short on the "Clementine." 1 |
| 1837, July 7. | Arrival of H. B. M.'s ship "Sulphur." 1 |
| 1837, July 10. | Arrival of the French frigate "Venus." 1 |
| 1837, November 2. | Arrival of Rev. M. Maigret on the "Europa." 1 |
| 1837, November 7. | Extraordinary earthquake wave. 1 |
| 1837, November 23. | Departure of Messrs. Maigret and Bachelot in the "Honolulu." 1 |
| 1838, September 2. | Birth of Queen Lydia Kamakaeha Liliuokalani. 1 |
| 1839, April 4. | Death of Kinau, the kuhina nui. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha III
(Continued)
w/
Kekauluohi
As
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1839, June 7. | Declaration of Rights. 1 |
| 1839, June 17. | Edict of Toleration. 1 |
| 1839, July 9. | Arrival of French frigate "Artemise," Captain Laplace. 1 |
| 1839, July 25. | Treaty signed and $20,000 paid to Captain Laplace. 1 |
| 1840, May. | Return of Rev. L. Maigret to Honolulu. 1 |
| 1840, May. | Royal School opened. 1 |
| 1840, May 30. | Eruption from Kilauea. 1 |
| 1840, October 8. | First Constitution proclaimed. 1 |
| 1841, May. | Death of Kapiolani. 1 |
| 1841, May 17. | Great volcanic wave. 1 |
| 1841, May 21. | 9th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1842, May 15. | Treasury Board appointed - Dr. Judd president. 1 |
| 1842, July 8. | Departure of Messrs. Haalilio and Richards for United States and Europe as ambassadors. 1 |
| xx1842, July 11. | Punahou school opened. 1 |
| 1842, August 24. | Arrival of the "Embuscade," Captain Mallet. 1 |
| 1842, September 21. | 10th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1842, September 26. | Departure of Mr. Charlton for England via Mexico. 1 |
| 1842, December 19. | Recognition of independence by the United States. 1 |
| 1843, January 10. | Eruption of Mauna Loa to the north. 1 |
| 1843, February 10. | Arrival of H. B. M.'s ship "Carysfort," Lord George Paulet. 1 |
| 1843, February 25. | Provisional cession of the islands to Great Britain. 1 |
| 1843, March 11. | Departure of Messrs. Simpson and Marshall for England. 1 |
| 1843, July 31. | Restoration of independence by Admiral Thomas. 1 |
| 1843, November 28. | Recognition of independence by Great Britain and France. 1 |
| 1844, July 15. | 11th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1844, December 9. | Death of Kuakini (Governor Adams). 1 |
| 1845, March 23. | Return of Mr. Richards with the remains of Haalilio. 1 |
| 1845, June 7. | Death of Kekauluohi. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha III
(Continued)
w/
John Young 2d.
As
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1846, February 11. | Land Commission organized. 1 |
| 1846, March 26. | Arrival of French frigate "Virginie," and restoration of the $20,000. 1 |
| 1846, March 26. | New treaties with Great Britain and France concluded. 1 |
| 1848, Jan 27-Mar 7. | Mahele or division of lands. 1 |
| 1848, February 26. | 12th Missionary Company Arrives 2 |
| 1848, August. | First party left for the gold diggings in California. 1 |
| 1849, June 23. | Death of Kealiiahonui. 1 |
| 1849, August 12. | Arrival of Admiral Tromelin in the "Poursuivante." 1 |
| 1849, August 25. | Occupation of the fort and seizure of the yacht "Kamehameha III." 1 |
| 1849, September 11. | Departure of Dr. Judd and Princes Lot and Alexander on a diplomatic mission. 1 |
| 1849, December 26. | Treaty concluded with the United States. 1 |
| 1850, September 9. | Return of Dr. Judd and the princes from Europe. 1 |
| 1850, December 13. | Arrival of Mr. Perrin, French consul, in the "Serieuse." 1 |
| 1851, March 10. | Protectorate offered to the United States. 1 |
| 1851, June 2. | Death of Keahikuni Kekauonohi. 1 |
| 1851, July 10. | New treaty concluded with England. 1 |
| 1852, February 17. | Eruption from Mauna Loa on the east. 1 |
| 1853, April 28. | Arrival of Mormon missionaries. 1 |
| 1853, May - Oct. | Epidemic of small-pox. 1 |
| 1853, November 12. | Arrival of steamer "S. H. Wheeler," afterwards the "Akamai." 1 |
| 1854, December 15. | Death of Kamehameha III. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha IV
(Alexander Iolani Liholiho)
w/
Victoria
Kamamalu
As
(Kuhina Nui)
| 1855, June 13. | Death of Paki. 1 |
| 1855, August 11. | Great eruption of Mauna Loa toward Hilo. 1 |
| 1855, | Introduction of lantana from Chile by Mr. John Ladd. 1 |
| 1856, June 19. | Marriage of Kamehameha IV. to Queen Emma. 1 |
| 1857, | Demolition of the fort at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1857, May 28. | Death of Judge Lee. 1 |
| 1857, July 2. | Death of Konia. 1 |
| 1857, August 22. | Death of Admiral Thomas. 1 |
| 1857, October 21. | Introduction of the first honey-bees. 1 |
| 1858, May 20. | Birth of the Prince of Hawaii. 1 |
| 1858, September 8. | New treaty with France. 1 |
| 1859, January 23. | Eruption of Mauna Loa to the northwest. 1 |
| 1860, July 17. | Corner-stone of the Queen's Hospital laid. 1 |
| 1860, July 18. | First regular trip of steamer "Kilauea." 1 |
| 1860, September 23. | Death of Rev. R. Armstrong. 1 |
| 1862, March 29. | Death of Mr. Perrin. 1 |
| 1862, August 19. | Death of the Prince of Hawaii. 1 |
| 1862, October 11. | Arrival of Bishop Staley. 1 |
| 1863, November 30. | Death of Kamehameha IV. 1 |
The Reign Of
Kamehameha V
(Lot Kapuaiwa)
| 1864, July 7. | Meeting of Constitutional Convention. 1 |
| 1864, August 3. | The Constitutional Convention dismissed. 1 |
| 1864, August 20. | A new constitution decreed. 1 |
| 1865, May 6. | Departure of Queen Emma for England on H. B. M.'s ship "Clio." 1 |
| 1865, April 11. | Order of Kamehameha founded. 1 |
| 1865, October 19. | Death of R. C. Wyllie, Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1 |
| 1865, October 30. | Removal of the remains of the kings to the new mausoleum. 1 |
| 1866, May 29. | Death of Victoria Kamamalu. 1 |
| 1866, October 22. | Return of Queen Emma from England. 1 |
| 1867, March 5. | Corner-stone of Anglican Cathedral laid. 1 |
| 1868, April 2. | Great eruption of Mauna Loa in Kahuku, Kau, accompanied by earthquakes and a volcanic wave. 1 |
| 1868, March 25. | Death of J. P. Parker, Esq. 1 |
| 1868, August 15. | Great volcanic wave. 1 |
| 1868, October 19. | Kaona insurrection in Kona, Hawaii. 1 |
| 1868, November 24. | Death of Governor Kekuanaoa. 1 |
| 1869, July 21. | Arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1870, April 19. | Arrival of the "Wonga Wonga," first steamer on the Australian route. 1 |
| 1870, June 15. | National Jubilee Celebration of the First Arrival of the Missionaries 3 |
| 1870, September 20. | Death of Queen Kalama, widow of Kamehameha III. 1 |
| 1871, February 19. | Earthquake at Honolulu and Lahaina. 1 |
| 1871, September 14. | Thirty-three whale-ships abandoned in the ice in the Arctic Sea. 1 |
| 1872, March 20. | Corner-stone of "Aliiolani Hale" laid. 1 |
| 1872, December 11. | Death of Kamehameha V. 1 |
The Reign Of
Lunalilo
| 1873, January 8. | Lunalilo elected king by the legislature. 1 |
| 1873, September 7. | Mutiny at the barracks. 1 |
| 1874, February 3. | Death of Lunalilo. 1 |
The Reign Of
David Kalakaua
| 1874, February 12. | Election of David Kalakaua as king by the legislature. 1 |
| 1874, February 12. | Court-house riot. 1 |
| 1874, February 14. | Prince W. P. Leleiohoku proclaimed heir-apparent. 1 |
| 1874, November 17. | Departure of the king for the United States on the United States ship "Benicia." 1 |
| 1875, February 15. | Return of the king on the United States ship "Pensacola." 1 |
| 1875, October 16. | Birth of the Princess Kaiulani. 1 |
| 1876, August 15. | Reciprocity treaty ratified. 1 |
| 1877, April 10. | Death of Prince Leleiohoku. 1 |
| 1877, April 10. | Princess Liliuokalani proclaimed heir-apparent. 1 |
| 1877, May 10. | Destructive volcanic wave. 1 |
| 1877, July 23. | First telegraph line on Maui put in operation. 1 |
| 1879, July 17. | Kahului Railway opened. 1 |
| 1879, July. | First artesian well in Honouliuli, Ewa. 1 |
| 1879, December 31. | Corner-stone of the palace laid. 1 |
| 1880, April 28. | First artesian well in Honolulu. 1 |
| 1880, November 6. | Great eruption of Mauna Loa, which nearly reached Hilo. 1 |
| 1881, January 20. | King Kalakaua set out on his tour around the world. 1 |
| 1881, February. | Introduction of small-pox at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1881, April 9. | Corner-stone of Lunalilo Home laid. 1 |
| 1881, October 29. | Return of the king from his tour around the world. 1 |
| 1883, May 15. | Death of Ruth Keelikolani. 1 |
| 1884, October 16. | Death of Mrs. Bernice Pauahi Bishop. 1 |
| 1885, April 25. | Death of Queen Emma Kaleleonalani. 1 |
| 1886, April 18. | Great fire in Honolulu. 1 |
| 1887, January 16. | Eruption of Mauna Loa in Kau. 1 |
| 1887, February 2. | Death of Princess Likelike. 1 |
| 1887, July 7. | New constitution proclaimed. 1 |
| 1889, July 30. | Insurrection led by R. W. Wilcox. 1 |
| 1891, January 20. | Death of King Kalakaua in San Francisco. 1 |
Liliuokalani
| 1891, January 29. | Accession of Queen Liliuokalani. 1 |
| 1893, January 17. | Overthrow of the Queen 1 |
Provisional
Government
to
USA
Annexation
| 1893, January 17. | Provisional government begun. 1 |
| 1894, July 4. | Establishment of the Republic. 1 |
| 1895, January 6. | Insurrection in favor of Liliuokalani. 1 |
| 1898, July 7. | American annexation secured. 1 |
| 1898, August 12. | United States flag raised at Honolulu. 1 |
| 1899, March 6. | Death of Princess Kaiulani. 1 |
| 1900, June 14. | Territorial government begun. 1 |
References:
[1] "A Brief History Of The Hawaiian People" (1891, 1899) - By William DeWitt Alexander
[2] "Portraits of American Protestant Missionaries to Hawaii" (1901) - Published by the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society
[3] "History of the Mission to the Sandwich Islands" (1870) - By Rufus Anderson
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