Timeline: Hawaii

Period: 200 to 500

Polynesians arrive in Hawaii

The first people that we have record of inhabiting the island of Hawaii. IN a sense the original natives.

Jan 18, 1778

Captain James Cook Discovers Hawaii

Capatain Cook a British commander discovers the islands of Oahu and Kauai. He named Hawaii the sandwhich islands after the Earl of Sandwhich.

Mar 31, 1782

Kamehameha conqures Hawaii

Kamehameha I conqures the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Oahu.

Jan 1, 1792

Cows are brought to Hawaii

Captain George Vancouver brings cows from California to Hawaii

Mar 31, 1810

Kamehameha unifies Hawaii

Kamehameha unifies Hawaii after negotiating peace with the island of Kauai.

Mar 2, 1816

Hawaiian Flag is Born

The Flag of Hawaii is created by King Kamehameha the flag that was created is now the state flag today.

Mar 31, 1819

Kamehameha II Takes control and the destruction of heiau

Kamehameha II takes control in 1819 and ordered the destruction of all heiau and ended idol worship. He ruled along with his wife.

Mar 31, 1826

U.S enters treaty with Hawaii

Mar 31, 1827

Mosquitos and Catholic Missionaries Arrive

IN 1827 a u.s whaling ship called the "Wellington" brings mosquitos to Hawaii acccidently. Becaus eof the UNssucessful voyage they were carrying wate rinstead of fat. They dumped the mosquito infested water in a river and replaced there water. UNknowingly releasing mosquitos into the habitat of Hawaii. Also CAtholic Missionaries arrive in Hawaii at the same time.

Apr 2, 1831

Catholic Missioanries are forced to leave Hawaii

Catholic missionaries are forced to leave Hawaii or be imprisioned.

Apr 2, 1834

The Honolulu Poice Force is created

King Kamehameha III Creates the Honolulu polic force

Mar 31, 1842

Kamehameha III creates the first Hawaiian constitution

Kamehameha III creates the first Hawaiian constitution that gives the Hawaiians the freedom of worship. The U.S President John Tyler recognises the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Apr 2, 1849

French Invasion Fails

French admiral Legoarant de Tromelin fails in attempted invasion of the Islands of Hawaii

Apr 3, 1850

Honolulu Becomes Captial

Kamehameha III declares Honolulu to be the Captial of Hawaii and it still is to this day.

Mar 31, 1900

Hawaii Becomes U.S teritory

Hawaii becomes a U.S teritory in 1900.

Dec 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor

The Japanes attack the UNited States Naval base of the coast of HAwaii. This brings America into WWII.

Aug 21, 1959

Hawaii becomes a state

Congress passes the Hawaii Admission Act to admit Hawaii as an American State. Statehood

Apr 3, 1980

Site of the Pro Bowl

in 1980 The NFL (National Football League) decided that the annual Pro Bowl (The All Star Game) game, A GAme in which the best players from the NFC and the AFC play one game against each other, would be played in Hawaii. It has been played in Hawaii ever since.

Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Apr 3, 1200