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Aug 25, 1514
The Cuban capital of Havana is founded
The Cuban capital of Havana was founded by Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. -
Period: Aug 25, 1514 to
Cuban History
The history of Cuba -
Independence from Spain
There was a ten year war for independence from 1868-78 against Spain, which ended with a truce with Spain promising reforms and greater autonomy - promises that were mostly never met. -
Slavery is Abolished in Cuba
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The United States declares War on Spain
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The Spanish-American War Ends
At the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, the US has won -
Cuban Revolution
Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro -
Cuban Missle Crisis Begins
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End of Cuban Missle Crisis
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The Soviet Union is dissolved
The cuban economy is affected majorily once th eSoviet military advisers leave Cuba after the USSR collapsed. -
Cuba and US banking ties
Cuba establishes banking ties with US, which drops country from list of states that sponsor terrorism.