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What Happened on October 8, 1840

Historical Events

  • "Ke Kumukānāwai a me nā Kānāwai o ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina, Honolulu, 1840", the 1st written Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom enacted by King Kamehameha III and Kuhina Nui (Prime Minister) Kekāuluohi
  • First Hawaiian constitution proclaimed

About October 8, 1840

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra