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