apr 17, 1961 - Bay of Pigs Invasion
Description:
The Bay of Pigs invasion begins when a CIA-financed and -trained group of Cuban refugees lands in Cuba and attempts to topple the communist government of Fidel Castro. The attack was an utter failure. Fidel Castro had been a concern to U.S. policymakers since he seized power in Cuba with a revolution in January 1959.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 17, 1961
Now
~ 64 years ago