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Today in History: March 22

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history Lynden Oscar Pindling was born in Mason’s Addition, Nassau, in 1930.

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March 22, 2023

Kendeno Knowles

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history Lynden Oscar Pindling was born in Mason’s Addition, Nassau, in 1930.

Known as the father of the nation, he led The Bahamas to majority rule and independence on July 10, 1973. He holds the distinction of being the longest serving democratically elected head of government in the western hemisphere, having been premier and then prime minister from 1967-1992.

Sir Lynden was one of the leading figures in the 1950s and 1960s in the struggle for civil and political rights for Black Bahamians.

On August 26, 2000, Lynden Pindling passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Posthumously, his image was placed on the $1 Bahamian banknote and the Nassau International Airport was renamed Lynden Pindling International Airport on July 6, 2006.

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On this day in 199, The Bahamas National Rugby Union team made its international debut playing against Bermuda in Nassau, Bahamas. Bermuda won the match 24 – 3.