apr 15, 1961 - Bay of Pigs Invasion
Description:
■ CIA plan to remove Castro by training exiled Cuban fighters■ Cuban fighters equipped and trained by Americans
So,
■ USA denied involvement but it was clear to everyone that they were behind this invasion
■ USSR - Castro was worried of another invasion, he turned to the USSR for help
■ USA reaffirmed its perception of Cuba’s close relationship with USSR
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 15, 1961
Now
~ 64 years ago