Episode 2 of 2

One Day War

When: 1 January 1899
Where: Samoa
Part of: Event of 1899: After a civil war breaks out in Samoa between Malietoa Tanumafili I (recognized

Tanumafili and Tamasese allies were defeated on January 1, 1899, following protests against Tanumafili's appointment as King.

The Tumua communities joined with the Sā Talavou and Matā‘afa parties in protesting Tanumafili's appointment. This led to the One Day War, where Tanumafili and Tamasese allies were defeated on 1 January 1899.

Sources

Malietoa Tanumafili I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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