Cuba Timeline

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  • The Capture of Havana

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

  • Start of the Ten Years' War

    Start of the Ten Years' War
    The first war of Cuban independence

  • Date of Independence

    Date of Independence
    Cuba's date of independence is October 10, 1868.

  • Slavery

    Slavery
    Slavery was abolished

  • WWl

    WWl
    Cuba enters World War 1 on the side of the allies.

  • Communist Party

    Communist Party
    The Communist Party is legalized again.

  • Cuba Declares War

    Cuba Declares War
    Cuba declares war on Japan, Italy, and Germany.

  • Triumph of the Revolution

    Triumph of the Revolution
    An anniversary of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro.

  • Fidel Castro

    Fidel Castro
    Fidel Castro was elected president

  • Raul Castro

    Raul Castro
    President Fidel Castro undergoes surgery temporarily hands over control of the government to his brother, Raul.