16 oct. 1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis
Description:
This was the absolute height of the cold war. During this time, the Communists and the capitalists were at a 13 day standoff, each with missiles pointed at each other. The Americans had their missiles in Turkey while the Soviets had their missiles in Cuba. Tension was dissolved when both parties agreed to remove arms.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 oct. 1962
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 61 ans
