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1840
Hawaii adopted its first constitution. -
1835
The first sugar plantation is established on Kauai Island. -
1887
During the rule of King Kalakaua, many Hawaiian customs that had been discouraged by earlier rulers became popular again. He became known as the Merry Monarch. To enhance trade with the United States, Kalakaua allowed them exclusive use of Pearl Harbor as a naval base. -
1900
Hawaii becomes a US territory. -
1901
The Hawaiian Pineapple Company, now Dole, is established. -
1903
Joint Tourism Committee is created to promote the Territory to the world (now the HVCB). -
1934
President Roosevelt was the first US President to visit Hawaii. -
1941
December 7, Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. -
2000
The U.S. Supreme Court declares that restricting voting in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to native Hawaiians violates the 15th Amendment. -
2006
October 15, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake on the Big Island results in property damage, landslides, tsunamis, power outages, and airport delays.