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May 5, 1494
Columbus found Jamaica
Christopher Columbus found Jamaica on his second voyage on may 5, 1494 -
Mar 1, 1509
Spanish settled in Jamaica
Spanish settled in Jamaica in 1509 -
Maroon colonies were growing
Maroon colonies grew as Spanish slaves to fight against British. -
Maroon colonies
Mroon colonies of escaped slaves begin to develop in Blue and John Crow Mountains and Cockpit Country. -
British Empire
The British Parliament hel two inquires. The results of these inquires contributed greatly to the ambolition of slavery. -
The 1,000 dwellings were destroyed
In October 1865 the 1,000 dwellings were destroyed -
Kingston became the capital of Jamaica
Refugees settled in Kingston in 1716. Kingston became Jamaicas capital in 1872 -
Jamaican vote hel for national referendum.
Jamaicans vote in Jamaican vote held by Manley government to leave the West Indies Federation. -
The death of Bob Marley
Bob Marley died on May 11,1981. He died by a cancer in his toe which spreded to his lungs and he died. -
Danchall Queen
Danchall Queen film is produced.
