apr 16, 1961 - Bay of Pigs
Description:
The CIA told Kennedy that a US-backed invasion of Cuba would solve the problem. However, it failed, as Castro knew about it and sent 20,000 troops. Also, most Cubans did not want their old leader, Batista back, because he had been corrupt.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 16, 1961
Now
~ 65 years ago