apr 17, 1961 - Bay of Pigs Invasion (April 17, 1961)
Description:
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed landing operation in Cuba in 1961 when a CIA-trained group of Cuban refugees attempted to end the communist regime of Fidel Castro. This event is significant because the mission was covertly supported and financed by the JFK administration.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 17, 1961
Now
~ 64 years ago