Timeline of Barbadian history
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This is a timeline of Barbadian history. To read about the background to these events, see History of Barbados and History of the Caribbean. See also the list of Governors and Prime Ministers of Barbados.
This timeline is incomplete; some important events may be missing. Please help add to it.
[edit] 17th century
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| 1625 | July | An trading ship owned by the English merchant William Courten landed at Holetown and claimed Barbados on behalf of James I. |
| 1627 | February 25 | English king Charles I gave Courten the title to Barbados. |
| July 2 | Charles gave the title to Barbados to James Hay, the 1st Earl of Carlisle. | |
| 1629 | Forces in Carlisle's employ arrived in Barbados and arrested Courten's governor. | |
| 1639 | Barbados's first parliament, the House of Assembly, held its first meeting. |
[edit] 18th century
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[edit] 19th century
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| 1833 | The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 was passed, ending the practice of slavery throughout the British Empire. |
[edit] 20th century
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| 1966 | November 30 | Barbados received its independence from the United Kingdom. |
[edit] 21st century
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