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History of Grenada (AI-generated, sourced to Wikipedia).
Chronological Storyline (25 Milestones)
300 BCE
Earliest Amerindian settlement
Arawak-speaking peoples arrive in Grenada, establishing early agricultural communities on the fertile island. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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1000 CE
Island Caribs dominate
Island Caribs displace or assimilate earlier Arawak populations, controlling Grenada at European contact. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Carib (Kalina or Galibi) indian family of Surinam. Illustration drawn by John Gabriel Stedman, from 1818 italian version of his Narrative of a five years' expedition, against the revolted negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America ; from the year 1772, to 1777, published a first time in english in 1796. By John Gabriel Stedman - https://www.splrarebooks.com/collection/view/viaggio-al-surinam-e-nell-interno-della-guiana-ossia-relazione-di-cinque-an, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1839339
Aug 15, 1498 CE
Columbus sights Grenada
Christopher Columbus sights Grenada during his third voyage, naming it Concepción; the name Grenada emerges later. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Columbus sights Grenada By Sebastiano del Piombo - This file was donated to Wikimedia Commons as part of a project by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See the Image and Data Resources Open Access Policy, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27554267
1609 CE
First British settlement fails
British colonists attempt to settle Grenada but are driven off by hostile Island Caribs. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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1650 CE
French establish colony
The French Compagnie des Îles de l'Amérique purchases Grenada from the Caribs and founds a permanent settlement. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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1651 CE
Caribs leap at Sauteurs
Rather than surrender to French forces, a group of Island Caribs leap to their deaths from a cliff at Sauteurs, later called Caribs' Leap. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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Feb 10, 1763 CE
Britain acquires Grenada
Under the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War, France cedes Grenada to Britain. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Locator map of the competing sides of the Seven Years War before outset of the war (mid-1750s). Blue: Great Britain, Portugal with more. Green: France, Spain with more. Great Britain, Prussia, Portugal, with allies France, Spain, Austria, Russia, Sweden with allies Français : Carte montrant les forces en présence lors de la guerre de Sept Ans (milieu des années 1750). Grande Bretagne, Prusse, Portugal, leurs alliés et dépendances France, Espagne, Autriche, Russie, Suède, leurs alliés et dépendances (Partially based on Atlas of World History (2007) - There was also a treaty in 1783, Imperialism and Revolutions, map) By Gabagool - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6958174
1779 CE
French briefly recapture island
French forces under Comte d'Estaing retake Grenada during the American Revolutionary War. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Tableau de Jean-François Hue, 1787. Titre : Prise de l'île de la Grenade, 4 juillet 1779. By Jean-François Hue - Château de Versailles, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52293106
Sep 3, 1783 CE
Grenada returned to Britain
The Treaty of Paris confirms British sovereignty over Grenada, ending French claims. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
First page of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which forced Britain to recognise the United States as a country. By iDK - This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115507932
1795 CE
Fédon's Rebellion erupts
Julien Fédon, a free mixed-race planter, leads a pro-French, anti-British revolt inspired by the Haitian Revolution. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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1833 CE
Emancipation Act passed
Britain's Slavery Abolition Act ends slavery in Grenada, with full emancipation taking effect in 1838. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom from 1816 to 1837 used by King George III, George IV and William IV “ Quarterly, First and Fourth Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or armed and langued Azure (for England), Second quarter Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory counter-flory Gules (for Scotland), Third quarter Azure a harp Or stringed Argent (for Ireland), over all an inescutcheon, ensigned by an arched royal crown, Tierced per pale and per chevron, First Gules two lions passant guardant Or (for Brunswick), Second Or semée of hearts Gules a lion rampant Azure (For Luneburg), Third Gules a horse courant Argent (For Hanover), an inescutcheon over all three, Gules the Crown of Charlemagne Proper (As Archtreasurer of the Holy Roman Empire), the whole surrounded by the Garter; for a Crest, upon the Royal helm the imperial crown Proper, thereon a lion statant guardant Or imperially crowned Proper; Mantling Or and ermine; for Supporters, dexter a lion rampant guardant Or crowned as the Crest, sinister a unicorn Argent armed, crined and unguled Proper, gorged with a coronet Or composed of crosses patée and fleurs de lys a chain affixed thereto passing between the forelegs and reflexed over the back also Or; Motto 'Dieu et mon Droit' in the compartment below the shield, with the Union rose, shamrock and thistle engrafted on the same stem. ” PINCHES, J.H & R.V., The Royal Heraldry of England, 1974, Heraldry Today. By Sodacan - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10952335
1877 CE
Crown Colony established
Grenada becomes a British Crown Colony, ending the old representative assembly system. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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1958 CE
Joins West Indies Federation
Grenada becomes part of the short-lived West Indies Federation, a British attempt at regional political union. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Federal flag of the West Indies Federation, 3 January 1958 to 31 May 1962 By Stepshep - Own work based on: http://www.crwflags.com/FOTW/FLAGS/gb-carib.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=499457
Mar 3, 1967 CE
Associated statehood achieved
Grenada becomes an Associated State of Britain, gaining full internal self-government while Britain retains defense and foreign affairs. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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Feb 7, 1974 CE
Independence declared
Grenada becomes a fully independent Commonwealth realm under Prime Minister Eric Gairy. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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Mar 13, 1979 CE
People's Revolution overthrows Gairy
The New Jewel Movement led by Maurice Bishop seizes power while Gairy is abroad, establishing the People's Revolutionary Government. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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Oct 19, 1983 CE
Bishop executed in coup
A hardline faction led by Bernard Coard overthrows and executes Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and several colleagues. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Associated Press photo of Maurice Bishop, used in obituaries published 1983 By Associated Press - Original publication: The New York Times (October 21, 1983), also published in [1] [2], [3], etc.Immediate: https://web.archive.org/web/20110702220731/http://www.weefmgrenada.com/article.php?newstype=1&newsid=996, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=193272220
Oct 25, 1983 CE
U.S. invasion of Grenada
U.S. and Caribbean forces invade Grenada, overthrowing the military government in Operation Urgent Fury. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
A U.S. Marine Corps Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter hovers above the ground near a Soviet ZU-23 anti-aircraft weapon prior to picking it up during "Operation Urgent Fury", the U.S. invasion of Grenada in October 1983. The Sea Stallion was from Marine medium helicopter squadron HMM-261 Raging Bulls, which was deployed aboard the helicopter carrier USS Guam (LPH-9). By photographer: TSgt. M. J. Creen, USAF - U.S. www.defenseimagery.mil photo no. DF-ST-84-09905 [1], Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4468672
Dec 3, 1984 CE
Democratic elections restored
Herbert Blaize becomes prime minister after the first post-invasion democratic elections, restoring parliamentary government. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
President Ronald Reagan with Prime Minister Herbert Blaize and Governor-General Scoon in St. Georges, Grenada By White House Photographic Office - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75854609, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=119537639
Jun 20, 1995 CE
NDC government defeated
Keith Mitchell's New National Party wins elections, beginning a long period of NNP dominance in Grenadian politics. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting By Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93084363
Sep 7, 2004 CE
Hurricane Ivan devastates island
Category 4 Hurricane Ivan strikes Grenada, destroying 90% of homes and causing damage equal to twice the national GDP. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of Hurricane Ivan on September 13, 2004 at 19:00 UTC (3:00 PM EDT). At the time this image was taken Ivan was located approximately 110 km (70 miles) south-southeast of the western tip of Cuba and was moving towards the northwest at 13 km/hr (8 mph). Ivan had maximum sustained winds of 260 km/hr (160 mph) with higher gusts. The MODIS Rapid Response System provides this image at additional resolutions and formats. By NASA image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC. - http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/natural_hazards_v2.php3?img_id=12433, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1351854
Jul 14, 2005 CE
Hurricane Emily hits Grenada
Less than a year after Ivan, Hurricane Emily causes further damage, especially to agriculture and infrastructure. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
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Feb 19, 2013 CE
NNP wins all seats
Keith Mitchell returns as prime minister as the New National Party wins all 15 parliamentary seats. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Grenada 2013 Election Map By AxG (talk) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24850906
Mar 25, 2020 CE
First COVID-19 case
Grenada confirms its first case of COVID-19, prompting border closures and public health measures. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
Location of Grenada on the globe. By TUBS - This SVG map includes elements from this map:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15127303
Jun 23, 2022 CE
Dickon Mitchell elected
Dickon Mitchell of the National Democratic Congress wins a landslide victory, ending nine years of NNP rule. Source — Wikipedia, "Grenada":
PM in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Grenada, Mr. Dickon Mitchell at Georgetown, in Guyana on November 20, 2024. By Prime Minister's Office - This file or its source was published by Press Information Bureau on behalf of Prime Minister's Office, Government of India under the ID 170951. (direct link) This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing. العربية ∙ বাংলা ∙ English ∙ हिन्दी ∙ 日本語 ∙ македонски ∙ മലയാളം ∙ polski ∙ தமிழ் ∙ ತುಳು ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=162614523
