Out of Many, One People - Jamaica might be a small island, but its cultural dominance across the globe makes this Caribbean country a mighty force. Because Aug. 6 marks Jamaica’s 51st year of independence from British rule, BET.com has compiled a timeline of the nation’s history and several landmark moments. — Patrice Peck  (Photos: Universal History Archive/Getty Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images)