Cuba Dates Flashcards
1
Q
CIA begins a plan to overthrow Castro
A
1960
2
Q
Cuba allies itself with the USSR
A
1960
3
Q
The USA breaks off diplomatic relations with Cuba
A
January 1961
4
Q
Bay of Pigs
A
April 1961
5
Q
Soviet Union announces it is supplying Cuba with arms
A
May 1962
6
Q
Kennedy warns in a speech that the USA will not tolerate offensive weapons in Cuba
A
September 1962
7
Q
A spy plane flies over Cuba and reveals missile sites in Cuba
A
14th October 1962
8
Q
President Kennedy is informed of the discovery of missiles in Cuba
A
Tuesday 16th October, 1962
9
Q
End of the crisis. The Soviets agree to dismantle the offensive weapons in Cuba and return them to the Soviet Union
A
Sunday 28th October, 1962
10
Q
Cuban Revolution; Castro overthrows dictator Batista
A
1959
