Guatanamo Bay Naval Base Lease Signed
Cuba and United States sign lease granting use of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
Platt Amendment passed
United States passes the Platt Amendment, as part of the 1901 Army Appropriations Bill, stating the conditions for the withdrawal of the US troops in Cuba from the Spanish-American War.
US Provisional Governor Appointed
US Secretary of War, William Howard Taft creates the Provisional Government of Cuba, names himself Provisional Governor of Cuba and establishes a naval base at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO).
Spanish–American War Begins
April 20
The Spanish–American War between Spain and the United States begins with the US blaming Spain for an explosion aboard the USS Maine in Havana harbor in Cuba. The US defeats Spain, the Treaty of Paris is signed and Spain cedes Cuba…
Martí Leads Second War of Independence
February 24
José Martí leads The Second War for Independence.
Martí Killed in Battle
May 19
José Martí was shot and killed in battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos.
Slavery Abolished
October 7
Slavery was abolished and made illegal by royal decree in Cuba.
Martí Born in Havana
January 28
José Julian Martí y Perez, Cuban poet and essayist, patriot and martyr was born.
Ten Years' War (First War of Independence) begins
October 10
The Ten Years' War begins and was part of Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.
End of Seven Years' War
The British cede Cuba to Spain in the Treaty of Paris.
British Attack Havana
August 11
British attack Havana and take control of Cuba as part of the Seven Years' War.
