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After a six-year long revolution President Fulgencio Batista flees Cuba and Fidel Castro assumes power after proclaiming victory in Santiago.
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Cuba declares Castro to be the new premier and president.
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The Soviet Union and Cuba establish diplomatic relations.
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The Soviet Union agrees to buy sugar previously destined for the U.S. market.
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The U.S. plans to assassinate Fidel Castro by poisoning a box of Castro's favorite cigars.
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U.S. Jupiter missiles in Turkey become operational.
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The United States removes its nuclear missiles from Turkey
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Inspector General's Report on plots to assassinate Fidel Castro is written.
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