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Bay of Pigs invasion
failed landing operation of Cuba in 1961
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The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed military operation in 1961 in which forces attempted to land in Cuba, likely aiming to overthrow the government. It matters because it was a significant Cold War event that had major consequences for U.S.-Cuba relations and demonstrated the limitations of American military intervention during that era.
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- Attack near Playa Giron. April 19, 1961. - panoramio.jpg
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- Bay of Pigs Invasion
- start time
- 1961-04-17
- end time
- 1961-04-19
- point in time
- 1961-04-20
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