La Coubre explosion

La Coubre explosion 1960
Part of the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution
La Coubre after the explosion
Location
Caused by USA (alleged)
Casualties
Death(s)75 to 100

The French freighter La Coubre (French: [la kubʁ]) exploded in the harbour of Havana, Cuba, on 4 March 1960 while it was unloading 76 tons of grenades and munitions. Seventy-five to 100 people were killed, and many were injured. Fidel Castro alleged it was an act of sabotage on the part of the United States, which denied any involvement.


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