The Cuban Revolution

  • In 1953 Castro's rebels attack the Moncada

    In 1953 Castro's rebels attack the Moncada
    The first thing that happened in the Cuban Revolution is that Fidel Castro's rebels attack the Moncada Barracks in 1953 Santiago and the barracks in Bayamo.
  • July 26 1953 Fidel and his brother Raul survive the battle

    July 26 1953 Fidel and his brother Raul survive the battle
    July 26 1953 Fidel and his brother Raul survive the battle, Fidel is sentenced to imprisonment for 15 years and Raul is sentenced to 13 years, in the Presidio Modelo prison.
  • June first 1955 the Castro brothers join with Mexico

     June first 1955 the Castro brothers join with Mexico
    Ic to prepare a revolution to overthrow Batista. Received training from Alberto Bayo.
  • June 2 1956 Castro joined forces with Che Guevara

    June 2 1956 Castro joined forces with Che Guevara
    June 2 1956 Castro joined forces with Argentine revolutionary Ernesto "Che Guevara”. They later named themselves 26 of july movement.
  • December 2nd 1956 the yacht arrives in Cuba

     December 2nd 1956 the yacht arrives in Cuba
    December 2nd 1956 the yacht arrives in Cuba carrying the Castro brothers and 80 other members of the 26th of July Movement.The rebels make way to Sierra Maestra mountains. Batistas army kills most of the Granma participants,
  • on 1 November 1958, Due to fidel and Castro's threat to jail

    on 1 November 1958, Due to fidel and Castro's threat to jail
    General elections were held in Cuba on 1 November 1958, Due to fidel and Castro's threat to jail and execute any candidate who participated in the election, Basitia supported Andres Rivero Aguero
    was the sole candidate.
  • In December 28th 1958, they attack a city called Santa Clara Batista flees to Dominican Republic. Fidel captures the city and a new president is in office by January 3, 1959. Manuel Urrutia Lleó

    In December 28th 1958,  they attack a city called Santa Clara Batista flees to Dominican Republic. Fidel captures the city and a new president is in office by January 3, 1959. Manuel Urrutia Lleó
    In December 28th 1958, they attack a city called Santa Clara Batista flees to Dominican Republic. Fidel captures the city and a new president is in office by January 3, 1959. Manuel Urrutia Lleó
  • Jan 1st 1959 Then Fidel Castro finally beats Castro

    Jan 1st 1959 Then Fidel Castro finally beats Castro
    Jan 1st 1959 Then Fidel Castro finally beats Batista and his army and overthrows him. Then replaces him with his government revolutionary.
  • On January 1, 1959, Batista and a number of his supporters fled Cuba.

    On January 1, 1959, Batista and a number of his supporters fled Cuba.
    On January 1, 1959, Batista and a number of his supporters fled Cuba. Tens of thousands of Cubans (and thousands of Cuban-Americans in the United States) joyously celebrated the end of the dictator’s regime. Castro’s supporters moved quickly to establish their power.
  • In 1959 feb 16 The yacht arrives in Cuba with Castro and 80 other men.

    In 1959 feb 16 The yacht arrives in Cuba with Castro and 80 other men.
    In 1959 feb 16 The yacht arrives in Cuba with Castro and 80 other men. Fidel, Paul, and Che Guevara survived the attack they then formed an army for the guerrilla army.