This Day in History: 23 June 1831 23 June 2026 On this day, 23 June 1831, Grenada was visited by a hurricane that caused much devastation.
This Day in History: 19 June 1796 19 June 2026 On this day, 19 June 1796, British forces in Grenada captured the remaining rebel strongholds and ended Fedon’s Rebellion
30 May 1650: Amerindians jumped to their deaths at Sauteurs 30 May 2026 On 30 May 1650, over 40 Amerindians jumped to their deaths at Sauteurs, St Patrick, preferring death instead of surrender ...
Today in History: French landed in Lagoon 18 March 1649 18 March 2026 On this day, 18 March 1649, French colonists from Martinique landed in the Lagoon, St George’s and initiated a successful ...
Hurricane Ivan: 7 September 2004 7 September 2025 On this day, 7 September 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated Grenada, leaving 34 people dead and wreaking havoc across the islands.
All enslaved in British colonies declared free: 1 August 1834 1 August 2025 On this day, 1 August 1834, the British government declared all slaves in its colonies to be free.
Indentured Africans arrive from St Helena: 17 July 1860 17 July 2025 On this day, 17 July 1860, witnessed the arrival in St. George’s Harbour of the Tartar from St. Helena with ...
14 captured maroons executed: 9 July 1725 9 July 2025 On this day, 9 July 1725, fourteen captured maroons, including one woman, were executed.
British forced to retreat: 6 July 1779 6 July 2025 On this day, 6 July 1779, French naval forces engaged the British, bolstering the French control of Grenada.
Surrender of British forces on Grenada: 4 July 1779 4 July 2025 On this day, 4 July 1779, the French forced the surrender of British forces on Grenada following the attack and ...