Queen Kaʻahumanu’s Birthday (Observed)

March 17, 1768 – Ka‘ahumanu was born in a cave at Pu‘u Kauiki, at Hāna, Maui.Her mother was Nāmāhānaikaleleokalani, the daughter of Mō’ī Kekaulikekalaninuikuihonoikamoku, who reigned over Maui for over 30 years. Her father was Ke‘eaumoku Pāpa‘iahiahi, an ali‘i from Hawai‘i Island. Ka‘ahumanu was born into a high-ranking line and a very political environment. She married Kamehameha I and upon his death became Kuhina Nui, co-ruler, alongside Kings Kamehameha II and III.