Friday, March 13, 2026

Collection of facts about the Cuban Revolution

This post is a collection of facts about the Cuban Revolution (1953-1959). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Fulgencio Batista led coup d'état overthrowing Cuban democracy in 1952
  • Fidel Castro and Raúl Castro led attack on Moncada Barracks in 1953
  • Fidel Castro arrested and formed the 26th of July Movement (M-26-7)
  • Fidel Castro reenters Cuba from Mexico with Che Guevara in 1956
  • Batista's troops attack the rebels and they flee to Sierra Maestra
  • Batista ousted from power in 1958 and flees to Cuba
  • Fidel Castro became de facto leader of Cuba
  • Communist Party of Cuba established in 1965