Dominica - Notable Historical Events
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Dominica - Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1493-11-03 |
Christopher Columbus discovers island of Dominica |
1772-08-31 |
Hurricane destroy ships off Dominica |
1967-02-27 |
Dominica gains independence from England |
1967-03-01 |
Dominica & St Lucia gain independence from Britain |
1978-11-03 |
Dominica gains independence from UK & adopts constitution |
1990-05-28 |
Eugenia Charles' Dominican Freedom Party wins election in Dominica |
2004-11-21 |
The island of Dominica is hit by the most destructive earthquake in its history. The northern half of the island receives the most damage, especially the town of Portsmouth. It is also felt in neighboring Guadeloupe, where one person is killed as a result. |
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Dominica - Birthdays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1894-08-24 |
Jean Rhys, [Ella Williams], Dominica, writer (Voyage in the Dark) |
1921-08-19 |
Philip A Potter, Dominica sec-gen World council of Churches |
1930-05-13 |
Vernon Shaw, former president of Dominica |
1934-9-09 |
Nicholas J.O. Liverpool, Dominica: Charting a Future for Paradise |
1954-06-30 |
Pierre Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica (d. 2004) |
1966-02-18 |
Phillip De Freitas, cricket pace bowler (in Dominica England 1986-95) |
1980-02-28 |
Dominica Leoni, Janine Loves Jenna |
Dominica - Deaths
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
2004-01-06 |
Pierre Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica (b. 1954) |
2015-06-01 |
Nicholas J.O. Liverpool, Dominica: Charting a Future for Paradise |
