The Cuban War of Independence begins: Jose Martí, a philosopher-poet, gives the word to begin the revolt against Spanish colonial rule in four different locations throughout Cuba.
[restored 5/21/2022] Thanks to Freedom’s Phoenix for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
References:
Independence War (1895-1898) – cuba history .org
www.cubahistory.org/en/the-fight-for-independence/independence-war-1895-1898.html