Polynesian voyagers first arrive in Hawaii, establishing the indigenous Hawaiian culture and society.
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Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook lands on the island of Kauai, marking the first documented European contact with Hawaii.
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The Kingdom of Hawaii
Kamehameha I, after years of conflict, unifies the Hawaiian Islands under his rule, establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Bayonet Constitution
The Bayonet Constitution is forced upon King Kalakaua by American and European businessmen, diminishing the monarch's power and paving the way for increased foreign influence.
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Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese leads to the United States' entry into World War II and has a profound impact on Hawaii.