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The annexation of Hawaii as a US Territory in the 1800's and US Statehood in the 1950's are two, but there are many others. The attack on Pearl Harbor is of course the most famous historical event in Hawaiian history.

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  • The first known European, Captain James Cook makes first contact with the Hawaiian people on 1/20/1778.
  • The establishment of Kalawao and Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlements on Molokai 1865-1969.
  • The last monarch of Hawaii, Liliʻuokalani, reign ended in a coup by the Committee of Safety, a group of Americans and Europeans who were supported by the US Marines 1/17/1893.
  • The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 12/7/41.
  • Hawaii becomes the 50th State 8/21/59.
  • The 44th President of the US, Barack Obama, is born 8/4/61 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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On August 21st of 1959, it received statehood, becoming America's most recent and 50th state.

On December 7th of 1941, the naval base at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese, drawing the U.S. into World War 2.

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In 1900 Hawaii becomes American territory.

In December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack.

In 1959 Hawaii becomes a state.

These are some of many more historic events.

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pearl harbor attacks

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pearl Harbor 1942. diamond head erupted,

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