1 sept. 1963 - Bay of Pigs

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Who was involved?
Cuban exiles, fidel castro, U.S
What happened?
Cuban exiles launched invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the south coast of Cuba.Fidel Castro came to power, tried to overthrow him, didnt take out all air force and were forced to surrender
When did it happen?
Apr 17, 1961 – Apr 19, 1961
Where did it happen?
Bay of Pigs Cuba
Why did it happen?
U.S tried to prevent spread of communism
What was the impact of the event?
Important for cold war, u.s trying to prevent communism, strengthened the commuist regime

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