jan 5, 1979 - Mariel Boatlift
Description:
Major boatlift to get out of Cuba. People who owned private boast would take them to Cuba to rescue family and friends. Refugees faced Repudio on the dock. Castro opned the jails, freeing convict and giving the mariel poeple a bad reputation.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1979
Now
~ 45 years ago
