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.