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February
The start of the month of February has occurred. -
February
On this day, the battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks from unknown origin in the Havana Harbor. This explosion kills 260 crew members. This was the immediate cause to the Spanish-American war. -
April 20, 1898
On this day, the president of the United States, McKinley asks for declaration of war with Spain. -
May
The first Philippine expeditionary troops sail from San Francisco, United States. -
June
On this day, United States Marines Land in Cuba Due to the Spanish-American War taking place. -
July
On July, 1 1898 The Battle of San Juan Hill occurred between the United States and Spain. -
July
On this day, the Battle of Santiago de Cuba occurred between the United States and Spain. -
July
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July
On this day, Spain formally agrees with the United States to a peace protocol. The terms of the United States on the Protocol include the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. -
August
On this day, the Armistice ends the Spanish-American war.
