may 17, 1898 - Spanish-American War
Description:
The Spanish-American war was between Spain and the United States. THe war began after a USS Maine was exploded at Havana harbor in Cuba during the Cuban war for Independence. THe war lead to spain having to give up The Philippines, Cuba, Guam, & Puerto Rico to the US.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 17, 1898
Now
~ 127 years ago