La Coubre explosion

La Coubre explosion
La Coubre after the explosion
Location Havana, Cuba
Outcome
Casualties
75 to 100 deaths

The French freighter La Coubre (French: [la kubʁ]) exploded in the harbour of Havana, Cuba, on 4 March 1960 while it was unloading 76 tons of grenades and munitions. Seventy-five to 100 people were killed, and many were injured. Fidel Castro alleged it was an act of sabotage on the part of the United States, which denied any involvement.

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