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1960 in Cuba

Explore 5 historical events and records for Cuba in 1960.

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Historical records for Cuba in 1960

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May

May 1960

Christian Democratic Front Participation

Rasco, Jose Ignacio · Miami · Christian Democratic Exile Leader · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Rasco's Christian Democratic Movement participates in the Democratic Revolutionary Front formed to coordinate opposition to Castro.

May 1960

Institutional Democratic Movement Joins FRD

Sardina, Ricardo Rafael · Miami · MID Exile Leader · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Sardina's Institutional Democratic Movement joins the exile Democratic Revolutionary Front supported by the covert programme.

August

6 August 1960

Nationalization

Castro, Fidel Alejandro · Havana · Prime Minister of Cuba · Economy / US-Owned Companies

Cuba nationalizes major US-owned refineries, utilities and industrial assets

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1960

Embargo

Castro, Fidel Alejandro · Havana · Government / Communist Party Government

The USA begins its embargo of Cuba after American wealth in Cuba is nationalized

1960

Nationalization

Castro, Fidel Alejandro · Havana · Government / Communist Party Government

Nationalizes the property of wealthy Cubans, Americans & other foreigners

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