Triumph of the Revolution

Triumph of the Revolution (Triunfo de la RevoluciĆ³n)
Observed by Cuba
Type Historical
Significance Anniversary of 1958 revolution
Date January 1
Next time 1 January 2017 (2017-01-01)

Triumph of the Revolution (Triunfo de la RevoluciĆ³n) is a celebration in Cuba of the anniversary of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959 which established the present government in Cuba. The previous president, Fulgencio Batista fled the country on December 31st, 1958. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st every year.


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