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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