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1946
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Naty Revuelta Considers a Music Career
Naty makes enquiries of enrolling in the Prestigious Music School of the University of Havana. She informs her mother she would like to purchase a harp, her mother advises (begs) against it. She continues at her mundane job as junior secretary at the U.S. Embassy.
Source: Havana Dreams -
Mirta and Fidel are Betrothed
According to Fidel's sister in "Cuba Confidential, Love and Vengeance in Miami and Havana," Fidel was very much in love with Mirta, and despite their academic responsibilities the two were "promised"- exclusive and intending to marry.
Source: Fidel y Raúl, mis hermanos -
Batista writes "Sombras De America: Problemas Economicos Y Sociales"
From his time of relaxation and inactivity at Daytona, Batista writes a self-serving analysis of his life and politics. For bibliographic information, click here -
Castro's Fails at his Try-Out for Major League Baseball
One of Castro's aspirations was to play baseball in the big leagues. With mediocre performances in college and at an Intramural baseball game he is forced to abandon this aspiration.
Source: Young Castro -
Castro Involved in a Murder
Although the fact is disputed, it's possible Castro participated in the murder by shooting of student Leonel Gomez, a UIR member and rival to the FEU (Federation of University Students) President, Manolo Castro. Rafael Diaz-Balart claims Castro returned from the shooting and said "I just shot Leonel".
Source: Young Castro -
Lansky and Lucky Luciano Host the "Havana Conference"
Meyer Lanksy, Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, Albert Anastasia, Frank Costello (Luciano's stand in boss) Doc Statcher (Lansky's friend who had bribed Batista in 1933) and others met to discuss turning gambling in the Caribbean. Other mob activities also addressed. This occurred with the support of some Autentico politicians. Facing U.S. pressure to cut off medical supplies, Luciano would be forced to leave Cuba in March.
Source: Havana Nocturne