Cuba Dates

Question 1

CIA begins a plan to overthrow Castro

Answer 1

1960

Question 2

Cuba allies itself with the USSR

Answer 2

1960

Question 3

The USA breaks off diplomatic relations with Cuba

Answer 3

January 1961

Question 4

Bay of Pigs

Answer 4

April 1961

Question 5

Soviet Union announces it is supplying Cuba with arms

Answer 5

May 1962

Question 6

Kennedy warns in a speech that the USA will not tolerate offensive weapons in Cuba

Answer 6

September 1962

Question 7

A spy plane flies over Cuba and reveals missile sites in Cuba

Answer 7

14th October 1962

Question 8

President Kennedy is informed of the discovery of missiles in Cuba

Answer 8

Tuesday 16th October, 1962

Question 9

End of the crisis. The Soviets agree to dismantle the offensive weapons in Cuba and return them to the Soviet Union

Answer 9

Sunday 28th October, 1962

Question 10

Cuban Revolution; Castro overthrows dictator Batista

Answer 10

1959