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1974 - Grenada Gains Independence from Great Britain

On February 6, 1974, the Caribbean nation of Grenada achieved independence from Great Britain. Sir Eric Gairy became the country’s first Prime Minister, ushering in a new era of self-governance. Grenada’s independence marked a key moment in the broader movement for decolonization across the Caribbean.

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