Hawaii: Today in History 9/16

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September 16, 1862

Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii (September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917), Queen from (1891-93) marries John Owen Dominis. John Owen Dominis (March 10, 1832 – August 27, 1891) was an American-born statesman. He became Prince Consort of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi upon his marriage to the last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani.

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