Americas/Caribbean
Grenada
St. George's
109.0K
344 km²
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
1498 - Christopher Columbus sights Grenada
Columbus discovers Grenada during his third voyage to the Americas.
1649 - French settlement begins
The French start to settle and colonize Grenada after failed attempts by other Europeans.
1763 - Grenada ceded to Britain
Grenada is ceded to the British under the Treaty of Paris.
1967 - Full autonomy granted
Grenada is granted full autonomy as an Associated State.
1974 - Independence from Britain
Grenada gains independence, with Eric Gairy as its first prime minister.
1979 - Coup d'état by New JEWEL Movement
The Marxist–Leninist New JEWEL Movement overthrows Gairy's government.
1983 - U.S.-led invasion
A U.S.-led invasion occurs after the execution of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.