New Jewel Movement Ousts Eric Gairy in Grenada Coup, March 13, 1979
The New Jewel Movement, headed by Maurice Bishop, ousts the Prime Minister of Grenada, Eric Gairy, in a coup d'état.
Date: March 13, 1979
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