Cuba By Ariana Flores Oct 27, 1492 The arrival of Christopher Columbus He saw what is now known as Cuba and named it Juana Dec 4, 1511 Diego Velázquez is appointed governor of Cuba by Spain Dec 4, 1520 The first large group of slaves (300) arrive in Cuba to work in a gold mine named Jaugua. Dec 4, 1538 Offical Capital of Cuba transfered to Havana Jan 28, 1853 José Martí José Martí was a cuban independence leader and national hero. He helped out Cuba to gain independence from Spain Jul 26, 1952 Castros Brothers & one hundred other rebels attacked the Moncada Army Barracks
