Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
The Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown in a coup d'état against Queen Liliʻuokalani that took place on January 17, 1893, on the island of Oahu.
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Final event leading to the dissolution of the kingdom
This 1893 coup d'état by American-aligned interests directly ended the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom and led to its eventual annexation.
Historical event causing loss of sovereignty
This 1893 coup d'état by American and European businessmen led to the end of the Hawaiian monarchy and significantly impacted the political status of Native Hawaiians.