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Christopher columbus first discovered this land on october, 8 1942.
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A spanish colony was firmly establish.
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By this time the enslaved natives have been wiped out
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Havana fell into British hands for a short period until it was returned to Spain in exchange for Florida the following year.
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Cuba gained independence, but it was not official until the end of U.S. occupation in 1902
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A military coup, led by Fulgencio Batista, established a dictatorship that increased corruption and turmoil.
