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May1795

Historical Events in May 1795

Battle of Nuʻuanu

May 1 Kamehameha I, King of Hawaiʻi defeats Kalanikupule and conquers island of Oʻahu at Battle of Nuʻuanu [approx. date]

King of Hawaii Kamehameha I

May 5 Great Britain passes a tax on hair powder - a fee of 1 guinea a year, leading to a decline in its use
May 16 Hedges Treaty: Bataafse Republic becomes French vassal state

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