This is a timeline of Cuban history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in
Cuba
Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ...
and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see
History of Cuba
The history of Cuba is characterized by dependence on outside powers—Spain, the US, and the USSR. The island of Cuba was inhabited by various Amerindian cultures prior to the arrival of the Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492. Afte ...
. See also the Cuba history of the bombs
list of colonial governors of Cuba
This is a list of colonial heads of Cuba.
Dates in italics indicate ''de facto'' continuation of office.
For continuation after independence ''see'' List of presidents of Cuba.
See also
* List of governors of Provincia de Santiago de Cuba
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and
list of presidents of Cuba
This article lists the heads of state of Cuba from 1902 until the present day.
Between 1902 and 1976 (under the 1901 and the 1940 constitutions), the role of the head of state was performed by the President of Cuba.
Between 1976 and 2019 (unde ...
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15th century
16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
21st century
See also
;Cities in Cuba
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Timeline of Camagüey
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Camagüey, Cuba.
Prior to 20th century
* 1528 - Santa María del Puerto Príncipe established by settlers relocating from Caonao, and previously from Punta del Guincho.
* 1599 - Con ...
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Timeline of Cienfuegos
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Prior to 20th century
* 1494 - Christopher Columbus visited Cienfuegos Bay.
* 1745 - Castillo de Jagua (fort) built.
* 1819
** April 22: Fernandina de Jagua founded ...
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Timeline of Guantánamo
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Guantánamo, Cuba.
19th century
* 1741 - An English naval force landed here to attack Santiago.
* 1822 - Town established.
* 1856 - Ferrocarril de Guantánamo (railway) begins operating ...
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Timeline of Havana
The following is a timeline of the history of Havana, Cuba.
Prior to 18th century
* 1514 – Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds settlement.
* 1519 - Current location of the city
* 1537 – Town sacked.
* 1555 – Town sacked by Jacques de ...
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Timeline of Holguín
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Holguín, Cuba.
Prior to 20th century
* 1720
** Settlement established (approximate date).
** Plaza de Armas (square) laid out.
* 1751 - Holguin becomes a city.
* 1752 - Jurisdicción ...
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Timeline of Matanzas
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Matanzas, Cuba.
Prior to 20th century
* 1693 - City laid out.
* 1694 - Ayuntamiento (town council) established.
* 1813 - Francisco Camero sets up first publishing business in Matanzas. ...
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Timeline of Santiago de Cuba
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Santiago, Cuba.
Prior to 20th century
* 1514 - August: Santiago de Cuba founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar.
* 1518 - Roman Catholic diocese of Baracoa established.
* 1522
** Ca ...
References
Bibliography
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Hugh Thomas Cuba or the Pursuit of Freedom (Paperback) Da Capo Press; Updated edition (April 1998)
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External links
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Cuba timeline : Cold War ChronologyEducator guide. Accessed 5 October 2006.
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Cuban
Cuban may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to Cuba, a country in the Caribbean
* Cubans, people from Cuba, or of Cuban descent
** Cuban exile, a person who left Cuba for political reasons, or a descendant thereof
* Cuban citizen, a perso ...
Years in Cuba
Cuba-related lists