St Kitts and Nevis

Event 1

Jan 1, 1493

Christopher Columbus lands on the islands and names St Kitts after his patron saint, Christopher.

Event 2

Jan 1, 1983

St Kitts and Nevis jointly attain independence within the British Commonwealth with Kennedy Simmonds as prime minister.

Event 3

Jul 1, 1998

St Kitts and Nevis carries out its first execution in 17 years despite international protests.