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Diego Velazquez founds Spanish settlement in Cuba
1511
Discovery, Cuba
At mid-century, slaves in western Cuba make 1/3 of all sugar sold on world market
1850
Trade, Cuba
Sinking of Maine leads to Spanish-American War and ends Spanish rule in Cuba
1898
War, Cuba
Cubans welcome Castro's army into Havana & Castro becomes Prime Minister
1959
War, Cuba
US President Barack Obama starts "a new beginning with Cuba."
2009
Peace, Cuba