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3rd January 1961: United States of America severs its diplomatic relationship with Cuba and closes its embassy in Havana

3rd January 2023
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Fidel Castro’s nationalisation of American-owned businesses and private property led the Eisenhower administration to cut all diplomatic ties with Cuba.

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3rd January 1961: United States of America severs its diplomatic relationship with Cuba and closes its embassy in Havana

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