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The Bay of Pigs is an inlet on Cuba's southern coast that has been part of multiple provinces due to administrative reorganizations. It is best known as the site of the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, when United States-trained Cuban exiles attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. The invasion, planned under President Eisenhower and executed under President Kennedy, was a major embarrassment for the U.S. and contributed to increased tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, ultimately leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
1910: Included in Santa Clara Province
In 1910, the Bay of Pigs was included in Santa Clara Province.
April 1961: Bay of Pigs Invasion Landing
In April 1961, Playa Girón and Playa Larga were the landing sites for armed Cuban exiles, with some American planes providing support in the American CIA-sponsored Bay of Pigs Invasion, an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government.
1961: Part of Las Villas Province
In 1961, the Bay of Pigs became part of Las Villas Province.
1961: Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs is historically known for the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961.
1976: Reassigned to Matanzas Province
In 1976, the Bay of Pigs was reassigned to Matanzas Province as part of a re-organization of Cuban provinces.
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