Cuba

1868

The first war of independence or 10 year war

• Started by Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

1879

Little War

• Cubans continued to fight for independence and abolition

1895

The last war of independence

• A necessary war led by Jose Marti

1898

The Spanish American ar

• War between Spain and U.S over an explosion of American warship in Havana

→ Spain lost the ar and Cuba gained independence

1902

Republic of Cuba was established

1952

Batista took power

1956

Fidel Castro established guerilla movement and overtook Batista’s position, becoming the new dictatir

1961

Bay of Pigs

• U.S attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro but failed

1962

Cuban Missile Crisis

2016

Fidel Castro died at 90 yrs old

Fidel Castro

Revolutionist and communist dictator of Cuba

Raul Castro

Brother of fidel and was secretary of the Communist party

• Became president from 2008 to 2018

Fulengelico Batista

Dictator of Cuba and focused out tourism for economy

Sammy Davis Jr.

“Greatist Entertainer,” a signer, actor, comedian, and ect.

• In singing group w/ Frank Sinatra

Celia Cruz

Famous singer and won many grammies

• lead singer of the popular Cuban orchestra La Sonora Matancera

• key role in the creation and popularity of salsa music

Ted Cruz

Lawyer and state senator for texas

Gloria Estafen

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.

• Known as the "Queen of Latin Pop", she's sold more than 100 million albums worldwide

Marcello Hernandez

Comedian and in SNL

Camila Cabello

Singer, songwriter, actress and activist.

• In Fifth Harmony

Cameron Diaz

Actress and book writer

• Won peoples choice award

• In “The Holiday” and “The Mask”

Ana de Armas

Actress in Knives out and Blade runner

• She learned English in 4 months for her part

Andy Garcia

Actor and director

• He was in the Godfather II

Pitbull

Rapper

Marco Rubio

American politician, attorney, secretary, and first Spanish-heritage to hold office