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1492
Christopher Columbus discovers Cuba
Explorer Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Cuba and claims it for Spain. -
1526
Importing of Slavery Begins
The importing of slaves from Africa begins. -
Havana is returned
Havana returned to Spain by the Treaty Of Paris. -
Slavery is abolished
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United States assists Cuba
The united states assists Cubans in winning independence from Spain during the Spanish-American war. The treaty of Paris gives the US temporary control of Cuba. -
Cuba get independence from the United States
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Fulgencio Batista
Former president Fulgencio Batista stages a coup with the support of the army, and assumes power. -
Fidel Castro's attack
Fidel Castro and others attack the Moncada military barracks in Santiago de Cuba in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the Batista regime. -
Castro's Imprisonment
Castro is sentenced to 15 years in prison. -
Castro and Raul are free
Castro and his brother, Raul, are released from prison. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile crisis ignites when, fearing a US invasion, Castro agrees to allow the USSR to deploy nuclear missiles on the island. The crisis was subsequently resolved when the USSR agreed to remove the missiles in return for the withdrawal of US nuclear missiles from Turkey. -
Communist Party
Cuba's sole political party renamed the Cuban communist party. -
Fidel Castro Dies
Fidel Castro, former president and leader of the Cuban revolution, dies at the age of 90. Cuba declares nine days of national mourning.
