IDL timeline

  • Birth

    Lydia was born in a family of high chiefs in Honolulu.
  • Brother's rise to the throne

    Kalakua rose to the throne
  • Aloha Oe

    Lydia composed the famous song "Aloha Oe"
  • Regent

    Liliuokalani served as regent during Kalakaua's absence until 1881.
  • Power loss

    Kalakaua singed a treaty with America in 1881 that took a majority of his power.
  • Things happen for a reason

    Kalakaua died, this caused Liliuokalani had been proclaimed as queen.
  • Attempt ot power

    The queen tried to proclaim a new constitution that would give her throne more power.
  • Return to Washington

    Liliokalani returned to Washington.
  • Annexation day

    Hawaii becomes an official state of America through annexation.
  • The queen is dead

    Liliokalani dies at the age of 79.