Eric Gairy

Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962, and as Premier from 1967 to 1974.

18 February 1922

Born on the same birth date (18 February 1922): Connie Wisniewski • Helen Gurley Brown

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