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sep 2, 1492 - 1492 - Explorer Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Cuba and claims it for Spain.

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Explorer Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Cuba and claims it for Spain. Spain controls the island until 1898, making it a hub for the slave trade and the export of sugar and coffee.

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sep 2, 1492
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~ 534 years ago