may 20, 1902 - Cuba independent from the United States
Description:
On this day Cuba formally declared independence from the United States, who had occupied it since the end of the Spanish-American War. Cuba has had a rough history since then, with political revolts, unrest, and conflict with the US. Modern Cuba is one of the only surviving communist states in the world, and though it struggles with poor political freedom and corruption, it has a fairly high quality of life.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 20, 1902
Now
~ 123 years ago