16 oct. 1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis
Description:
U.S. officials spotted the construction of a Soviet missile base in Cuba. The U.S. demanded the weapons be removed. The Soviet Union agreed to remove the weapons so long as the Americans did not invade Cuba. The event was a 13-day confrontation that nearly lead to nuclear war.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 oct. 1962
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 61 ans
