apr 28, 1959 - Castro becomes prime minister
Description:
Fidel Castro takes control of Havana and Batista flees the country.Unfortunately, after this many Cubans realize how corrupt Castro is and try to escape his regime by fleeing to the United States. Between 1959 and 1993 an estimated 1.2 million Cubans flee to the United States.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 28, 1959
Now
~ 65 years ago
