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One Day War

Name: One Day War
Start: 1899-01-01
Location: Samoa

When: 1 January 1899
Where: Samoa
Part of: Event of 1899: Coronation of Malietoa Tanumafili I as King of Samoa

Conflict erupted on 1 January 1899, resulting in the defeat of Tanumafili's allies.

Tumua communities protested Tanumafili's appointment, leading to the One Day War. Tanumafili and Tamasese allies were defeated on 1 January 1899.

Sources

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

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