Today in History

Under a state of emergency, Grenada bade a muted farewell to British rule.

The turbulent events of Bloody Sunday and Bloody Monday represent the climax of the early political violence in Grenada.

On this day, 25 December, Grenadians, along with many people throughout the world, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in...

On this day, 7 December 1976, Grenada witnessed its most contentious general elections to date.

On this day, 7 September 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated Grenada, leaving 34 people dead and wreaking havoc across the islands.

On this day, 3 September 1783, the Treaty of Paris returned Grenada to the British after four and a half...

On this day, 1 August 1834, the British government declared all slaves in its colonies to be free.

On this day, 17 July 1860, witnessed the arrival in St. George’s Harbour of the Tartar from St. Helena with...

On this day, 9 July 1725, fourteen captured maroons, including one woman, were executed.

On this day, 6 July 1779, French naval forces engaged the British, bolstering the French control of Grenada.