Observed by Cuba Date January 1 | Type Historical | |
Significance Anniversary of 1958 revolution Next time 1 January 2018 (2018-01-01) | ||
Triumph of the Revolution (Triunfo de la Revolución) 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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