oct 14, 1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis
Description:
After American spies learned of the construction of a missile base belonging to the Soviets, President JFK put a naval blockade surrounding Cuba and forced the removal of any missiles. Fortunately, the Soviets agreed and we avoided a nuclear war. America also agreed not invade Cuba.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Missile_Crisis
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Date:
oct 14, 1962
Now
~ 62 years ago