Attack on the Moncada Barracks, Historical site in Cuba
The Attack on the Moncada Barracks was a significant armed assault on July 26, 1953.
This assault marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.
It is now commemorated as a national holiday in Cuba known as Day of the National Rebellion.
The barracks are situated in Santiago de Cuba Province.
Although the attack failed militarily, it succeeded in propelling Fidel Castro to prominence.
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Location
Part of
Cuban Revolution
GPS coordinates
20.02639,-75.81917
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August 31, 2026 12:21
