Polynesians arrive in Hawaii after navigating the ocean using only the stars to guide them.
Kamehameha’s Rise Begins
Captain James Cook landed at Waimea Bay, Kauai, becoming the first European to reach Hawaii. He named the islands the "Sandwich Islands" after the Earl of Sandwich. A year later, he was killed at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island.
The battle of Kepaniwai was fought between forces form the island of Hawaii and Maui.
Battle of Nu'uanu takes place on the southern shores of O'ahu. it was a key battle in kamehamehas campaign to unite thes islands.
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The Kamehameha dynasty reigns over Hawaii.
Kamehameha I unites the Hawaiian Islands.
Liholiho, son of Kamehameha, breaks the tradition of separate eating, leading to the end of the kapu system.