Cuba

Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus

Dec 3, 1490

Before Christopher Columbus came to Cuba it was inhabited by three indigenous groups. The largest, most advanced, group was the Taíno.

The Capture by a British force

Feb 3, 1762

Havana was captured by a British force led by Admiral George Pocock and Lord Albemarle.

Treaty of Paris

Dec 4, 1763

Havana was returned to Spain

Independence War

Sep 2, 1868

Beginning of Independence War

Independence War end

Sep 2, 1878

After 10 years the Independence war ended.

Second Independence War begins

Apr 3, 1895

This war was lead by Jose Marti

End of the second Independence War

Dec 3, 1898

This is when the second war for independence ended

Discovery

Sep 4, 1942

Cuba was first discovered by Christopher Columbus.