Cuban Missile Crisis (1962 CE)

Name: Cuban Missile Crisis
Start: 1962-01-01
Location: Küba

The Cuban Missile Crisis erupted in October 1962 when the Soviet Union placed missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in Cuba.

When the United States discovered these missiles, it imposed a naval blockade on the island, and the tension brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. The crisis, which lasted about thirteen days, was resolved through diplomatic contacts between Kennedy and the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. The USSR withdrew the missiles, while the United States gave an assurance not to attack Cuba. The crisis is regarded as one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War.

Related civilizations

United States of America
Soviet Union (USSR)

Frequently asked questions

What was Cuban Missile Crisis?: The Cuban Missile Crisis erupted in October 1962 when the Soviet Union placed missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in Cuba.
When did Cuban Missile Crisis happen?: 1962 CE
Where did Cuban Missile Crisis take place?: Küba