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Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
Timeline of Events
1692
6.24.1692
Kingston, Jamaica is founded.
1907
1.14.1907
An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000.
1968
10.16.1968
Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney Riots, inspired by the barring of Walter Rodney from the country.