Important Events In Hawaiian History
as printed in "The Friend" newspaper,  published Jan 1, 1878
Transcribed and submitted to Genealogy Trails by Barbara Ziegenmeyer

1716- Keaulumoku (known In after years as Haku Mele, or Poet) was born at Naohaku, Kohala, Hawaii 

1740- Paleioholani, king of Oahu, on the passage to Molokai sees a ship .

1752- Kalanlopuu King of Western Hawaii 

1753- Kamehameha I born at Kokoiki, Kohala, Hawaii 

1773- Kaahumanu born at Kauiki, East Maui, of Keeaumoku and Namahana his wife, ex-queen of Maui 

1778- Discovery of Oshu and Kauai by Capt Cook in the Resolution and Discovery while en route to the Northwest Coast, anchoring off Waimea, Kauai,
1778- Jan 18 On the return passage from the Northwest Coast Maul was discovered Nov 23 and Hawaii Dec 1 

1779- Jan 17 Capt Cook anchored in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
1779- Feb 14 Capt Cook was slain at Kaawaloa, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
1779-  Feb 23, sailing of the Resolution and Discovery under command of Captains Ulerke and King


1782- April Kalanlopuu, king of Hawaii died, leaving the districts of Kau, Puua and Hilo to Kiwalao his own son, and Kona, Kohala and Hamakua to Kamehameha, his nephew
1782-  July, the battle named Mokuahae, i. e., the fight of Kamehameha with Kiwalso and his party at Keomo, Hawaii; Kamehameha triumphed, Kiwalao was slain by Keeaumoku, and Keoua his brother became king of Kau, and Keawemauhill king of Puna and Hilo Kaahumanu is set apart as a wife for Kamchamcha I at the age of 8 years
Keaulumoku composed the mele Haiui ka Lani, or a prophesy, of the overthrow of Hawaii by Kamehameha


1784 Keaulumoku the poet died, aged 68 years

1786 Captains Portlock and Dixon in the King George and Queen Charlotte visit Hawaii and Oahu.   Trading inaugurated
          May 28, Com La Perouse, with two French frigates visit Lahaina, Maui

1787- Kaiana, a high chief, visits China with Lieut Mears in the Nootka, returning the following year with Capt Douglass in the Iphigenia, from Oregon

1789- Kamehameha invades Maui and engages in a fierce battle with Prince Kalanlkupule in the mountain passes between Walluku and Olualu.
1789- This battle was called Kapaniwai from   the bodies of the numerous slain damning the Iao stream
1789- Keawemauhili was slain by Keoua In an engagement at Hilo
1789- First American Ship {Eleanor, Capt Metcalf) visits the islands


1790- Feb. Metcalf massacre off Olualu, Maui, wherein over one hundred natives were killed
1790- March 17, schr Fair American 26 tons, tender to the Eleanor and commanded by a young son of Metcalf, was cut off at Kawalhae by Kameelamoku, an ally of Kamehameha's, in which he drowned young Metcalf and had the others (except Isaac Davis) killed
1790- March 17. John Young, boatswain of the Eleanor is prevented by Kamehameha from joining his vessel at Kealakekua
1790- John Young and Isaac Davis became attached to Kamehamcha


1791- Feb 1, the keel of the first vessel built at the islands was laid
1791- Naval battle off Kohala, Hawaii, between Kamehameha and Kaeo king of Kauai, and Kahekill king of Oahu, in which the allied brothers were repulsed. The battle was called Kapuwahaulaula (the red-mouthed gun) from the victors using a swivel mounted in one of the canoes.


1792- March 3, Capt Vancouver in the Discovery and Chatham, tender, first visited the islands and left cattle, sheep, & c.
1792-  May 11, the Daedalus, store ship, visits Waimea, Oahu; Lieut Hergest, Mr. Gooch and one seaman killed by the natives
Keoua was slain at Kawaihas by Keeaumoku, as he was landing to surrender to Kamehameha.   His body with several of his attendants were offered in sacrifice at the temple just then completed at that place.         Kamehameha sole ruler over all Hawaii
1792- March 4, Kamehameha entertains Vancouver and his officers with a sham battle at Hawaii
1792- March 12, Vancouver anchored at Lahalua


1794- Vancouver lands cattle and sheep from California at Kealakekua Bay tor Kamehameha
1794- Jan 12, final visit of Vancouver, taking his departure from Kauai in March, having touched at various ports
1794- M Kekuanaoa born at Keomcalli of Nahiolea and Inaina Kahekili, King of Oahu and Maui died at Waikiki, Oahu, and Kalanikupule his son reigns in his stead
1794- December, firm discovery and survey of Honolulu harbor by Captain Brown of British ship Butterworth. Schr Jackall, tender to the same, was the first vessel to enter, followed shortly after by the Prince Lehoo and Lady Washington


1795- February, Kamehameha subdues Maui, Lanai and Molokal
1795- May, battle of Nuuanu fought in which Kalanikupule and Kaiana,  who had seceded from the conqueror's ranks to join in opposing him, were slain; thus Oahu fall into the hands of Kamehameha.


1796- January. H B M S Providence. Capt Broughton, touched at Kealakekua, and left the grapevine
1796- Kamehameha prepares to attack Kauai and Nilhau, and embarks for that purpose on a fleet of canoes, but is driven back to Oahu by a violent wind
1796- July, rebellion of Namakeha, brother of Kaiana. on Hawaii; Kameliameha returns from Oahu and subdues the same by the battle of Kipulaoa, Hilo, in which Namakha is killed
1796- July 30, the Providence visits Nilhau; massacre of the marines. This is the last of wanton murders which stains the earlier Hawaiian annals.


1797- Liholiho ( Kamehameha II ) was born on Hawaii, of Keopuolani


1798- The work of digging out a fleet of war canoes known Peleleu was commenced. These were of a new kind, short and broad, capable of carrying many men.


1801-  The Peleleu fleet arrive at Kawaihae


1802-  They arrived at Lahaina
1802-  Kameelamoku died at Lahaina


1803- Jan 23, the first horse was landed from a Boston vessel
1803- The Peteleu fleet arrive at Oahu


1804-  Kamehameha plans another attack on Kauai, and prepares a fleet of twenty-one schooners, but through the appearance of a great pestilence called ahulau okuu it was  abandoned


1804-  Keeaumoku, father of Kaahumanu, died
1804-  John Young, governor of Hawaii


1809- Kaumualli, king of Kauai, visits Oahu to meet Kamehameha, to whom he cedes his island.   Hence the group became one kingdom under Kamehameha 1
 
        
1810- April, Isaac Davis died


1812- The stone wall of Kiholo, Hawaii, was built      


1814- March 17, Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) born of Keopunluni, at Kuilua


1815- Russlan settlers arrive at Kauai


1816- Princess Nahienaena born of Keopuolani
1816- The building of the fort of Honolulu commenced by Kalanimoku, and finished the following year


1819- May 8, Kamehameha I dies at Kailua, aged 66, and Lihoriho (Kamehumeha II) reigns in his stead
1819- October, Liholiho breaks Kapu on the night of Kukahi, by eating with the women


1820- January, insurrection on account of breaking Kapu, and battle at Kuanoo, Hawaii, succeeded by another at Waimea, Hawaii,
          in which the rebellious leaders were killed, and their followers fled or surrendered
1820- March 30, first missionaries arrive at Kailua in the brig Thaddeus, from Boston.
1820- April 18, missionaries first arrive at Honolulu
1820- July, Messrs Whitney and Ruggles sail for Kauai
1820- December, the first whaler (Mary, Capt Allen) enters Honolulu harbor
1820- Liholiho commences a tour of the islands, first to Maui, then to Oahu and Kauai


1821- Sept 16, first house of Christian worship dedicated at Honolulu
1821- Arrival of Russian Exploring Expedition at the islands


1822- Jan 7, printing first commenced at the islands; King Liholiho "pulled" the first sheet
1822- April 15, arrival of Rev. Mr. Ellis of the Tahitian mission with two visiting missionaries of the London Society, in the Prince Regent, gun-boat, a present from King George of  England to Liholiho
1822- June 26, burning of 102 idols by the orders of Kaahumanu
1822- July 4, first celebration of American Independence observed in Honolulu
1822- August, first Christian marriage celebrated at the islands
1822- Aug 22, departure of Rev. Mr. Ellis and companions for Tahiti


1823- Feb 4, return of Rev. Mr. Ellis and family from Tahiti
1823- April 23, arrival of the second company of missionaries in the Thames, from New Haven
1823- May 31, mission station established at Lahaina
1823- Sept 16, Keopuolani, ''the queen mother," died at Lahaina, aged 46 years
1823- Nov 27, Liholiho, Queen Kamamalu and attendants sail for England in the English whaleship L'Aigle, leaving the kingdom in charge of Kaahumanu

1824- March 23, Keeaumoku, governor of Kauai died
1824- May 22, the royal party land at Portsmouth, England
1824- May 26, Kaumualh, ex-king of Kauni died at Honolulu
1824- Mission station established at Hilo
1824- July 8, Kamamalu died in London, and on the 13th Liholiho died also
1824- Aug 8, Kauai rebellion of George Humehume, in which Klaimakani, a bold leader was killed, and his supporters fled
1824- August. Kapiolani, a high chiefess, descended into the volcano of Kilauea, to break the Hawaiian superstitious dread of their Goddess Pele


1825- Departure of Rev. Mr. Ellis and wife on the Russell for New Bedford
1825- May 4, Buki and his companions return from England with Ihe remains of the king and queen in the English frigate Blonde
1825- First coffee and sugar plantation commenced at Manoa Valley


1826- Jan 11, U S schr Dolphin, Lieut Percival, arrived at Honolulu   


1827- Feb 8, Kalanimoku died at Kailua
1827- October, Kinau and Kekuanaoa were married


1828- March 30. the third company of missionaries arrived in the Parthian from Boston
1828- July 3, first meeting house at Honolulu dedicated


1829-  Dec. 2, Boki and hls company sailed away from the islands and were lost   


1830-  Dec. 11, His Majesty Kainehanteha V was born, and died Dec 11,1872


1831- June 7, the fourth company of missionaries arrived in the New England from New Bedford .
1831- September, the high school at Lahaina was commenced


1832-  May 17, the fifth company of missionaries arrived in the Averick from Boston
1832- June 5, Kaahumanu died at Mauoa, aged 58 years
1832- June, Kinau was appointed Premier (Kuhina Nui)
1832- The Onhu charity school was commenced


1833-  March, Kamehameha III assumes the reins of government, and confirms Kinau as Premier (Kuhina Nui)
1833-  May 1, the sixth company of missionaries arrived
1833-  The Bethel Church built at Honolulu


1834- Feb. 9 Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho) was born
1834-  Feb 14, first newspaper printed at the Hawaiian Islands, called the Lama Hawaii, at Lahainaluna
1834- The newspaper Kumu Hawaii commenced at Honolulu


1835- Jan 31, W.C. Lunalilo born at Honolulu, of Kana'ina and Kekauluohi
1835- Sugar planting  commenced  systematically  at   Koloa, Kauai
1835- Leleiohoku and Princess Nahienaena were married
1835- June 6, the seventh company of missionaries arrived
1835- First Hawaiian amanac printed; this was issued in Hawaiian by the Mission Society


1836- Jun 2, the Queen Dowager Emma was born
1836- The female seminary at Wailuku. Maui commenced
1836- The first weekly newspaper in English commenced
1836- The high school of Mr Lyman commenced at Hilo
1836- Nov 16, David Kalakaua born at Honolulu, of Kupaakca, and Keohukalole
1836- December, Princess Nahienaena, wife of Leleiohoku died at Honolula, aged 21 years.

1837 Feb 4, Kamehameha III and Kalama were married April 9, the eighth company of missionaries arrived.
1837 July 3, Rev. Wm. Richards resigns from the mission to join the Hawaiian government.
1837 The business of laying out public streets in Honolulu was commenced.
1837 Nov 7, remarkable rise and overflow of tide throughout the islands.

1838 August, the chiefs commence the study of Political Economy with Mr. Richards.
1838 Nov 1, Victoria Kamamalu was born of Kinau and Kekuanaoa.

1839  April 4, Kinau died at Honolulu.
1839  April 5, Kekauluohi became Premier (Kuhina Nul).
1839  May 10, the printing of the first edition of the Hawiian Bible finished.
1839  July 9, the French man-of-war l'Artemise (Capt.Laplace) arrived.         
1839  Kaikioewa, a Maui chief, died at Kauai.

1840-  The school for the young chiefs commenced at Honolulu Mr. and  Mrs. Cooke, teachers.         
1840-  January, Hoapili, governor of Maui died
1840-  The stone meeting house at Kawaiahao, Honolulu, commenced.
1840-  Aug 3, Mr Bingham and family returned to the United States.
1840-  September, the United States exploring expedition arrived.
1840-  Oct 8, Kamehameha III gives the first written Constitution to the people  of the Hawaiian Islands.

1841-  May 5, Kapiolaui died at Kaawaloa, Hawaii.
1841-  May 21, the ninth company of missionaries arrived.        
1841-  The school for missionaries' children at Punahou (now Oahu College)  commenced.

1842-  January, Hoapui Wahine (Kalakaua) died.
1842-  July 8, Haalilio and Mr. Richards sailed as Commisioners to the Courts of France, England and  the United States.
1842-  July 21, the meeting house at Kawaiahao finished.
1842-  Sept 21, the tenth company of missionaries arrived.
1842-  Oct 19, ship Victoria arrived, Rev S. C. Damoa and wife passengers,  having sailed from New York March 10, and touching at Valparaiso and Caliao.

1843-  Jan 18. first number of the Friend issued.
1843-  The United States consent to the Independence of the Hawaiian Islands.
1843-  Feb 25, Lord George Paulet seized the Hawaiian Islands and raised   the French flag.
1843-  July 31, the sovereignty of the Islands was restored by Admiral   Thomas of the English navy.
1843-  Establishment of the Masonic Order in Honolulu.
1843-  September, Blind Bartimeus Puaaiki died.                      
1843-  November, Dr. G P Judd  appointed Secretary of State for Foreign  Affairs.

1844- The government of Belgium consents to the Independence of the Hawaiian Islands.     
1844- July 15, the eleventh company of missionaries arrived in the Globe  from Boston.
1844- Nov. 28, the governments of England and France recognize  the Independence of the Hawaiian Islands.
1844- Silk exported from the Islands--197 pounds.
1844- Hualilio died on his return voyage to the Islands.

1845-  March, R C Wyllie, Minister of Foreign Relations.
1845-  April 2, representative first chosen from the common people under   the Constitution of October, 1840.
1845-  Mr. Richards, the interpreter of Haalilio, returned with his remains.
1845-  Kekauiuohi, Premier, died at Honolulu.
1845-  John Young (Keoni Ana) is appointed Premier (Kuhina Nui).
1845-  First export of coffee--248 pounds.

1846- Feb 11, commisssioners appointed to settle land claims.
1846- March 20, Mr. Whitney died at Lahainaluna.
1846- Rear Admiral Hamelin returns $20,000 taken away by La Place in 1839.        
1846- Dec 10, Excelsier Lodge, IOOF, instituted.          

1847-  Nov 7, Mr. Richards, Minister of Public Instruction died.
1847-  Governor Kuakini of Hawaii died.
1847-  First appearance of Mormons at Honolulu, en route for California. 

1848-  Leleiohouku, William Pitt (husband of R Keelikolani, Governess of Hawaii), died.
1848- Moses Kaikioewa, son of Kekuanaoa and Kinau died
1848- (Nov) Kaiminaauao died.     
1848- Treaty with Hamburg signed.
1848- The twelfth company of missionaries arrived.
1848- The measles, mai puupuu ula, prevailed and was very fatal.
1848- First attempt for Reciprocity with the United States made by JJ Jarvis in behalf of the Hawaiian Government in two unsuccessful attempts Oct 26 with Mr. Buchanan and Nov 23, 1849, with Mr. Clayton. 

1849- The fort seized at Honolulu by Admiral Tromelin of the French navy.
1849- Beef first exported from the islands--158 barrels.
1849- Sept 11, the princes royal, Liholiho and Lot, accompanied by  Dr. G P Judd, embarked for the United States.
1849- Kelilahonui, a chief of Kauni died.

1850-  James Young Kanehon died.
1850-  Kaonaeha (widow of John Young Sr) died.
1850-  Sept 9, return of the princes. 

1851-  The Hawaiian Missionary Society was formed.
1851-  June, the Court House at Honolulu built.
1851-  First whale oil and bone transhipped.
1851-  First election at these islands by ballot for Representatives.
1851-  Hawaiian postage stamps first issued.

1852-  Jan 1, first coolies introduced for plantation labor by the Thetis, Capt Cass.
1852-  Jan 14, first issue of the Weekly Argus     
1852-  February, eruption of Mauua Loa with flow running toward Hilo, stopping within 7 miles of the same, in April.
1852-  Feb 28, subject of  a reciprocity treaty with the United States again  mooted in the Privy Council.
1852-  April 2, Kaliokalani, son of Kapaakea and Keohokalole died.
1852-  First export of fungus

1853-  The small-pox, mai puupuu liilii, swept over the islands
1853-  Nov 14, stmr S H Wheeler arrived from San Francisco  and entered the coasting trade under the name Aha-mai
1853-  Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas visited Honolulu

1854-  The fort at Lahaina demolished by order of government
1854- Oct 14, stmr Sea Bird arrived to the Hawaiian Steam Navigation Company  and entered the coasting trade.
1854- Oct 24, stmr West Point arrived, also to enter the coasting trade, under the  name of Kalama
1854- Dec 15, Kamehameha III (Kaulkeaouii) died, and Kamehameha IV became   king

1855- Jan 10, W P Lelelohoku born
1855- March 19, second effort for a reciprocity, treaty with the United States, Hon W L Lee, commissioner, A treaty was signed July 20 by Marcy and Lee, but was not ratified.
1855- Mr Hitchcock of Molokai died, aged 56 years.
1855- June 13, Paki, a high chief, died at Honolulu
1855- July 7, Varieties Theatre burnt
1855- July 31, corner stone of Sailors' Home laid
1855- Flour exported---463 barrels
1855- Aug 11, eruption of Mauna Loa, with a flow again running towards and threatening Hilo.

1856-  Feb 5, stmr Kalama wrecked at Koloa, Kauai     
1856-  March, lava flow from Mauna Loa ceased, distant 5 miles from Hilo
1856-  June 2, Kamehameha IV was united in marriage with Emma Rooke
1856-  Sept 1, Sailors' Home, Honolulu, opened

1857- The fort at Honolulu demolished by order of government
1857- Konia, widow of Paki died
1857- May 28, Wm L Lee, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court died, aged 36 years.   
1857- July 18, John Young (Keoni Ana) the Premier died
1857- Victoria Kamamalu appointed Kuhina Nui.
1857- Mr Armstrong sailed for the United States
1857- Governor Adams (Kuakini) of Hawaii died
1857- David Malo, native historian, died.

1858- May 20, the Prince of Hawaii (Haku o Hawaii) was born
1858- Rice first systematically cultivated near Honolulu by Br S P Ford.
1858- July 28, robbery of Custom House.

1859- February, an eruption of the volcano on Mauna Loa with flow running  down to Wainanalii
1859- April 20, Jonas Plikoi died, aged 50 years
1859- April 26, laying of corner stone of Odd Fellows' Hall
1859- July, the Civil Code first published
1859- Septermber, gas-light (ea aa) first introduced in Honolulu
1859- Sept 9, William Pitt Kinau, son of Leleiohoku and Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani, died at Kohala, aged 17 years.

1860-  February, Custom House built at Honolulu
1860- May 5, arrival of Japanese embassy en route to the United States
1860- July 17, corner stone of Queen's Hospital laid
1860- Aug 29, Prince Lot Kamehameha sailed for California
1860- Sept 5, stmr Kilauea arrived from New London to enter the coasting service.
1860- Sept 28, Rev Dr. R Armsrong, minister of Public Instruction, died at  Honolulu.
1860-  Passage of the "Law to Mitigate", & c.
1860- Dec 29, Honolulu Flour Mill and Foundry burned, together with several adjoining buildings; losses estimated at $55,000. 

1862-  April, Palmyra Island, in lat 5 degrees 50' N long 161 degrees 53' W, taken possession of by Capt Z Bent, for Kamehameha IV and his successors, and subsequently declared by Royal Proclamation to be  a part of the Hawaiian domain.
1862-  Aug 27, death of the Prince of Hawaii, aged 4 years, 3 months and 7 days. The funeral took place Sept 7.
1862-  Lahalnaluna Seminary burned and rebuilt the same year.
1862-  Oct 11, Reformed Catholic Church Mission arrived.

1863-  Nov 30, His Majesty Kamehameha IV died, aged 29 years, 9 months  and 21 days, and Prince Lot Kamehameha ascended the throne as Kamehameha V.       

1864-  March 20, Hon E H Allen accredited to Washington in behalf of a treaty as Minister Plenipotentiary
1864-  May 5, convention of delegates to amend the Constitution called by the king
1864-  July 7, convention opened
1864-  Aug 13, convention dissolved and Constitution abrogated.
1864-  Aug 20, new Constitution granted by the King.
1864-  L Haalelea, a high chief, died

1865-  Oct 19, R C Wyllie, Minister of Foreign Relations, died, aged 67 years
1865-  First issue of Hawaiian Gazette.
1865-  Departure of Queen Emma on a visit to Europe and the United States.

1866- Jan 27, arrival of the stmr Ajax from California, inaugurating monthly  steam service.
1866- May 29, HRH Princess V Kamamalu died, aged 27 years, 6 months  and 29 days  
1866- July 20, J Dudolt, formerly French Consul, murdered
1866- Oct 22, return of Queen Emma.

 

1867 -   Effort toward a reciprocity treaty with the United States renewed, Hon CC Harris, commissioner, succeeded by Dr J M Smith.
1867 -   March 12, GM Robertson, First Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, died, aged 47.

 

1868- Kaona rebellion at Kona and murder of Sheriff Neville
1868- April 2, great earthquake on Hawaii, with tidal wave at Kan, and considerable loss of life.
1868- April 7, eruption of Mauna Loa, with flow running throught Kahuka to the south point of Hawaii.
1868- Nov 4, His Highness Mataio Kekuanaoa, father of the late kings Kamehameha IV and V, died, age 75 years.                   

           

1869-  April 9, organization of the first lodge of Good Templars,--Uitima Thule No 1
1869-  July 21, arrival of HRH Alfred Ernest, Duke of Edinburg, in command of  HBM's ship Galatea
1869-  Aug 2, light-house at the entrance of Honolulu harbor permanently lighted.

1870-  April 4, fiftieth anniversary of the landing of the first missionaries celebrated  in Honolulu by a grand jubilee
1870-  April 19, arrival of the Wonga Wonga, pioneer vessel of the Australian and California line of steamers from Sydney, connecting at Honolulu with the  Idaho
1870-  June 16, arrival of the flying aquadron--British--from Victoria, en route for  Valparaiso.
1870-    Death of Queen Dowager Kalama, Consort of Kamehameha III at Honolulu

                       

1871-  April 16, arrival of the Nevada, pioneer vessel of Webb's line of California and Australian steamers, from San Francisco, en route for New Zealand
1871-  Sept 14, loss of 33 ships of the Arctic whaling fleet, only 7 saved.
1871-  New Post Office Opened

1872-  February, laying of corner stone of the new government building
1872-  Opening of the Hawaiian Hotel
1872-  Oct 2, death of Laura F wife of Dr GP Judd, age 68,--one of the second band of missionaries
1872-  Dec 11, death of Kamehameha V at Honolulu, aged 43 years, -- leaving the throne vacant
1872-  Dec 18 death of Artemas Bishop, who arrived at the Islands in 1823, at Honolulu, aged 76 years
1872-  Dec 26, death of Mrs MP Whitney, one of the pioneer band of missionaries, who arrived at the islands in 1820, aged 77 years

 
1873-  Jan 8, election of Prince W C Lunalilo as king of the Hawaiian Islands by a special session of the Legislature
1873-  Jan 9, Lunalilo takes the oath of office at Kawaiahao Church
1873-  July, death of Dr GP Judd at Honolulu, aged 70 years, who arrived at the Islands in the mission band of 1828, and joined the government in 1842
1873-  Renewed effort for a reciprocity treaty with the United States, on the basis of a cession of Pearl River for a naval station. The Pearl River cession offer is withdrawn by the Hawaiian Government
1873-  Sept 7 abolition of the army by royal command on the 12th

1874-  Feb 3, death of Lunalilo at Honolulu, aged 39 years, leaving the throne again vacant.
1874-  Feb 12, election of Hon David Kalakaua as king of the Hawaiian Islands by a special session of Legislature
1874-  Riot at the Court House by anti-Kalakauaites, where in a number of Representatives were severely hurt. Armed forces from American and English war ships in port quelled the disturbance
1874-  Feb 13, Kalakaua takes the oath of office at Kinau Hale
1874-  Feb 14, W P Leleiohoku proclaimed Prince Regent
1874-  June, passage of Act allowing distillation of rum on sugar plantations
1874-  Passage of the Millon Dollar Loan Bill
1874-  July 6, death of Mrs C, wife of Rev D Dole, at Honolulu,aged 61 years, who arrived at the islands in 1837
1874-  October, effort for a reciprocity treaty with the United States renewed, and Hons E H Allen and H A P Carter sent as commissioners to Washington on the 19th
1874-  Nov 17, departure of His Majesty Kalakaua on a visit to the United States, in the U SS Benicia, accompanied by Governors Dominis and Kapena

1875-  January, first issue of the Hawaiian Almanac and Annual
1875-  January 29, Capt John Meek died, aged 83. Miss Bird's "Hawaiian Archipelago" published in London
1875-  Feb 15, return of His Majesty Kalakaua and suite on the USS Pensacola
1875-  April 23, organization of the Microscopical and Natural History Society
1875-  Oct 16, Victoria Kawekiu Kaiulani Lunalilo born, daughter of H R H Princess ML Cleghorn
1875-  Oct 19, arrival of the Vasco de Gama, pioneer vessel of the Pacific Mail Line of Austrailian steamers, from San Francisco, en route for the Colonies
1875-  November, Hon E H Allen returns again to Washington on treaty business

 

1876-  Feb 10, the brig Hera arrived; from the deck of this vessel the Earl of Aberdeen was lost overboard Jan 27, 1870, on her passage from Boston to Melbourne
1876-  March 11, Dr R McKibbin died; he had resided in Honolulu since 1856
1876-  May 14, Mrs Betsy Judd died, aged 94 years, --mother of Dr Judd
1876-  July 4, celebrated with great display in Honolulu
1876-  Aug 8, James Robinson died, and old resident who had accumulated a large fortune while engaged in ship building.
1876-  Aug 14, Reciprocity Treaty with the United States ratified by the Senate
1876-  Aug 2?, City of New York arrived, bringing the news of the passage of the Reciprocity Treaty Bill. Great rejoicing
1876-  Oct 20, whaling bark Three Brothers arrived, bringing the news of the loss of the Arctic Fleet and having on board 190 from the wrecked crews.

1877- January 3, English yacht Sunbeam sailed, on her cruise around the world
1877- Feb 2, Judge Allen sailed for the United States as Hawaiian Minister Resident, having for 20 years officiated as Chancellor of the Kingdom.
1877- March 13, HH Chas Kanaina died, father of King Lunalilo
1877- March 29, Rev B W Parker died, a missionary for 44 years
1877- April 10, His Royal Highness Prince William Pitt Lelioheku died           
1877- June 7, Ladies' Stranger's Society celebrated its 25th anniversary
1877- Oct 25, His Excellency, Hon H A Pierce, late U S Minister Resident, sailed for the United States as passenger on board U S Training Ship Jamestown
1877- Dec 18, the greatest fire that ever happened in Honolulu, with the following losses:

1899
Franchise of Hilo R. R. Co. to develop Olaa and lower Puna lands granted B. F. Dillingham and associates.
March 6, Princess Victoria Kaiulani died, aged 24 years.
June 24, Queen Dowager Kapiolani died, aged 64 years.
July 4, Lava outbreak on slope of Mauna Lon, following the flow of 1880-81.
September 5, First National Bank of Hawaii opened, incorporated at $1,000,000.
December 12, Bubonic plague made its appearance in Honolulu.


1900
January 20, Destructive fire of "Chinatown" section of Honolulu through plague purifying; Kaumakapili church destroyed.
April 10, Act of Congress admitting Hawaii into the Union as a Territory signed by President McKinley; effective June 14.
May 20, Death of Hon. A. F. Judd, chief justice, aged 61 years.
June 14, Territorial government begun.
--Marconi wireless system being established to connect the several islands.
July 15, Hon. W. F. Frear appointed chief justice.
December 21, Introduction of Porto Rican laborers.


1901
June 20, Commission of adjudication and award of claims for losses from the plague fire began their labors.
At expiration of time for filing such claims, 6,748 had been presented with damages amounting to $3,167,132.90.
Amount awarded was $1,473,173.0.
August 31, Line of the Rapid Transit Co., (electric) formally opened in Honolulu with five miles of completed road.


1902
February 19, Dredging of the Pearl Harbor Bar begun; completed August 3, 1903.
April 3, Gamewell Police Alarm system established throught Honolulu.
September 8, Senatorial Commission of Inquiry visit the islands and make careful investigations of local conditions.
Sept. - Nov., Through discovered serious defalcations, official changes occur in the Public Works, Treasury, and Auditor's Departments.
December 28, Landing of the Pacific Cable at Waikiki, connecting with San Francisco, extending subsequently to Midway and to the Philippines.


1903
July 1, Principles of the Torren's system adopted by an Act establishing a Court of Land Registration.
July 31, Alexander Young building, Honolulu's largest hotel, completed.
October 3, Activity of Mokuaweoweo, with small lava flow from Pohaku-Hanalei.
November 23, Hon. Geo. R. Carter appointed Governor of Hawaii, succeeding Governor Dole, appointed Judge of U. S. District Court, vice M. M. Estee, deceased.


1904
January 4, County government inaugurated, dividing the islands into five counties; subsequently the enabling Act was held unconstitutional.
June 19, Dedication of the new Kamehameha tomb in the Royal Mausoleum grounds.
July 30, Dedication of the new Odd Fellows' Building. Fort St.


1905
March, Completion of the Wahiawa (Oahu) dam and storage reservoir.
Sunday law restrictions materially modified, favoring sports and business interests.
June 3, Petroleum gas plant for fuel and lighting purposes of the city inaugurated.
July 1, Revised County Act went into effect.
November 5, Arbor day inaugurated for the Territory.


1906
February 19, Introduction of Russian colony of Molokans, which, after a few months trial, proved unsuccessful.
April 18, Hawaii learns of San Francisco's disaster by earthquake and fire, and shares in her loss.
December, Opening of Filipino immigration; first lot of fifteen families.


1907
January 10, Outbreak of a double lava flow from Pohaku-Hanalei, followed by activity in Kilauea.
August 15, Hon. W. F. Frear appointed Governor of Hawaii, vice Geo. R. Carter, resigned.
--Hon. A. S. Hartwell, promoted to chief justice, vice W. F. Frear, resigned.


1908
May, Organization of the Hawaiian Pineapple Growers' Association.
June 2, Kawanakoa (Prince David), nephew of Kapiolani, died, aged 40 years.
July 16, Visit of the Atlantic naval fleet of four divisions, followed later by the Pacific fleet and torpedos.
August, Kanikeolani Children's Hospital chartered; completed and opened Thanksgiving Day, 1909.
September 12, construction work on Hilo's breakwater begun.


1909
January 4, New municipal government of city and county of Oahu inaugurated, with Jos. J. Fern its first mayor.
July 22, Work on naval drydock, Pearl Harbor, begun.
October 1, Makapuu Point (Oahu) lighthouse established.
October 21, First lot of Russian immigrants from Harbin; fifty families arrived.


1910
March 20, Corner stone of new Methodist Church, corner of Victoria and Beretania streets, laid.
June, Completion of Nuuanu dam and reservoir, augmenting Honolulu's water system.
June 24, Kalakaua Dynasty Tomb in the Royal Mausoleum grounds completed, and night removal of remains there to their respective niches.
December 31, Initial aviation exhibition in Honolulu, at Damon's Moanahua field, by "Bud" Mars, in a biplane.


1911
June 25, New Kanmakapili Church, King street, dedicated.
--A threat of yellow fever visitation intigates a vigorous anti-mosquito campaign throughout Honolulu, and the sacrifice of all banana plants adjacent to dwellings.
October 21, Corner stone of new Library of Hawaii building laid.
March 7, Hon. A. G. M. Robertson appointed chief justice, vice A. S. Hartwell resigned.

1912
January 22, Corner stone of College of Hawaii, Manoa valley, laid.
Feb.-Mar., Public Welfare Exhibit, held at the Palama gymnasium.
December 14, Naval parade ovation at completion of dredging of Pearl Harbor Bar, by U. S. cruiser California and consorts in entering the port.
--Official visit of Hon. Walter E. Fisher, secretary of the interior, to investigate the Huhio charges against Governor Frear's administration. On an exhaustive inquiry the secretary concluded "the charges were not sustained."


1913
February 17, Collapse of the Pearl Harbor drydock, on its pumping out at completion.
May 8, Kilauea Lighthosue (Kauai), largest in the islands completed.
June 1, Opening of the Hamakua division of the Hilo Railroad.
November 11, Honolulu Marine Railway gives place to a commodious Floating drydock.
November 29, Lucien E. Pinkham, Governor of Hawaii, vice W. F. Frear; term expired.


1914
Primary elections introduced.
May 27, Amalgamation of the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants' Association under the new name of Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu.
June 11, Kamehameha day celebrated with unwonted interest, to revive and preserve Hawaiian customs and traditions.
Nov. 20, Outbreak at the summit crator of Mokuaweoweo.


1915
March 25, Loss of U. S. submarine "F-4" off Honolulu harbor.
--Work on Naval drydock, Pearl Harbor, resumed.
April 25, New Christian church, Kewalo street, erected.
June 7, Death of Chas. R. Bishop, in San Francisco, aged 93 years.


1916
April, Completion of Mission Memorial building, King street, dedicated April 16th.


1917
September 2, Baldwin Memorial church, Paia, Maui, dedicated.
September 28, Pearl Harbor Radio Station formally opened.
November 11, Death of Liliuokalaui, deposed queen of Hawaii, and last of her high chief line, aged 79 years.
--Pan-Pacific Union organized and incorporated.


1918
March 7, Hon. Jas. L. Coke promoted to succeed Hon. A. G. M. Robertson, chief justice, resigned.
May 9, First Inter-island aeroplane flight to Maui and Hawaii, from Pearl Harbor station, by Major H. M. Clark and Sergt. R. P. Gray.
June, Official visit of Hon. Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, and party, for observation and better understanding of Hawaii's problems.
June 10-16, First Territorial Fair opened, at Kapiolani Park.
June 22, Hon. Chas. J. McCarthy, Governor of Hawaii, vice Lucien E. Pinkham; term expired.


1919
August, Pearl Harbor drydock completed, at a cost exceeding $5,000,000. Official visit of Hon. J. Daniels, secretary of the navy, and party, to participate in the ceremonies attending its opening, and which he dedicated on the 21st.
September 29, Lava outbreak on slope of Mauna Loa in vicinity of Punokeokeo, 10,000 ft. elevation, which reached teh sea at Alika, in Kona. As it ceased, another flow broke out Dec. 22, six miles south west of Kilanea, and coursed over the Kau desert as in 1823 and 1868.


1920
April 13, Arrival of U. S. Pacific Fleet representation, comprising four battleships and thirty-two destroyers, Rear Admiral Wiley in command, visiting Honolulu for the Centennial celebration.
April 11-19, Hawaiian Missions Centennial celebration in Honolulu.
April 12, Visit of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, on the battle cruiser Renown, en route to New Zealand and Austrailia. Revisited Honolulu in August on homeward voyage.
August 2-20, Pan-Pacific Scientific Congress holds its first conference in Honolulu, with over on hundred delegates in attendance.
August 28, Army plane with Lt. Robt. R. Fox and Corp. H. Cornet, lsot on a flight from Luke Field, Oahu, for Molokai; supposed to have met mishap and fallen in the channell and drowned.
Oct. 2, Women of Hawaii exercised their first voting right at the primaries, and in the general election of November 2nd.

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