What happened October 1960 AD

On 13 October 1960, the US government then prohibited the majority of exports to Cuba – the exceptions being medicines and certain foodstuffs – marking the start of an economic embargo.

On 13 October 1960, the U.S. prohibited the majority of exports to Cuba, initiating an economic embargo.

In retaliation, the Cuban National Institute for Agrarian Reform took control of 383 private-run businesses on 14 October, and on 25 October a further 166 US companies operating in Cuba had their premises seized and nationalized, including Coca-Cola and Sears Roebuck.

In retaliation, the National Institute for Agrarian Reform INRA took control of 383 private-run businesses on 14 October.

As a reservist, he continued to fly, with VF-724 at Naval Air Station Glenview in Illinois, and then, after moving to California, with VF-773 at Naval Air Station Los Alamitos. He remained in the reserve for eight years, before resigning his commission on October 21, 1960.

On 25 October a further 166 U.S. companies operating in Cuba had their premises seized and nationalized.

Clay made his professional debut on October 29, 1960, winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker.

Born Diego Armando Maradona in 30 October 1960, in Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

By 31 October 1960, most guerrilla infiltrations and supply drops directed by the CIA into Cuba had failed, and developments of further guerrilla strategies were replaced by plans to mount an initial amphibious assault, with a minimum of 1,500 men. The election of John Kennedy as US President sped up preparations for the invasion; Kennedy reached out to Cuban exiles who supported Batista and hinted he was willing to bring Batista back to power in order to overthrow Castro.