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3 unusual facts about Kalākaua


First Hawaiian Bank

1890: King David Kalākaua chartered the predecessor of the Pioneer Federal Savings Bank.

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His health continued to worsen, and he died on January 20, 1891 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

A Hawaiian song about Kalākaua can be heard in the Disney movie "Lilo & Stitch", it is heard when Lilo is introduced in the movie.


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Henry A. Peirce

The popular King Lunalilo then died on February 3, 1874, again with no successor, and the crisis deepened when King Kalākaua was elected by the legislature.

Honolulu Courthouse Riot

The Honolulu Courthouse Riot, or the Election Riot, occurred in February 1874 when Hawaiian followers of Queen Emma, known as Emmaites, attacked supporters of King Kalakaua on the latter's election day and started a riot.

I. W. Taber

In 1880, Taber made a six-week photographic trip to the Hawaiian Islands where, among other subjects, he photographed the Hawaiian King Kalākaua, completing a commission for three full-length portraits.

John Mott-Smith

After the liberal King Lunalilo died and King Kalākaua was elected in 1874, monarchists were back in political favor.

Kalihi

Some schools in the area include Kalihi Elementary, Kalihi Waena Elementary, Kalihi Uka Elementary, Kalihi Kai Elementary, Dole Middle School, Kapalama Elementary School, King David Kalakaua Middle School, Farrington High School, and Damien Memorial School.


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