✦ History

Part of Hawaiian rebellions (1887–1895)

Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom

January 17, 1893 · Honolulu

American and European businessmen, backed by US Marines, deposed Queen Liliʻuokalani. The United States annexed Hawaii in 1898.

On the map Contemporaries

Key people

Liliʻuokalani head of state/government, Queen of Hawaii, deposed Lorrin A. Thurston leader, Led the Committee of Safety Sanford B. Dole leader, Head of the provisional government

Participants

Strength and losses

StrengthWounded
Kingdom of Hawaii 496 1