Battle of Havana
British and Spanish fleets fight in Havana Harbor.
University of Havana Founded
Located in the Vedado district of Havana, the University of Havana or "Universidad de La Habana" was founded on January 5, 1728 as the oldest in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in the Americas.
English Withdraw from Cuba
English withdraw from Cuba after Spain acknowledges England's right to Jamaica.
English Capture Santiago de Cuba
English capture Santiago de Cuba to assist trade with Jamaica.
El Morro Castle Construction Begins
Construction of El Morro Castle, built by the Spanish, at an entrance to Havana harbor begins.
Havana Founded
City of Havana founded as San Cristobel de la Habana.
US President Visits Cuba
March 27
President Barack Obama makes a historic three-day visit to Cuba, the first US president to visit Cuba in 88 years.
Castro Dies
November 25
Cuban revolutionary and politician, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz. dies.
