jan 16, 1893 - US Overthrow of Hawaii
Description:
US-born insurgents along with the aid of US Marines overthrow the Hawaiian Monarchy. The Republic of Hawaii is declared in 1894 with Sanford Dole as President. In 1898, US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution incorporating Hawaii as an American territory. Sanford Dole is appointed as Hawaii's first governor.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 16, 1893
Now
~ 131 years ago
