oct 12, 1960 - Start of US embargo on exports to Cuba
Description:
-aggressive action of USA designed to weaken Cuban economy (along with terrorist attacks)-reaction to nationalisation of US-owned oil refineries in Cuba, without compensation
-embargo on all exports except food + medicine
-USA had been Cuba's biggest trading partner by far --> Cuba pushed towards deal with USSR
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 12, 1960
Now
~ 64 years ago