A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 17, 1961, some 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in an attempt to topple ...

On April 17, 1961, some 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in an attempt to topple Fidel Castro, whose forces crushed the incursion within three days.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Yesterday, a rare Douglas A-26 Bomber flew into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Today, it will do a flyover in commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the Bay ...

Today is Thursday, April 17, the 107th day of 2025. There are 258 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 17, 1961, some 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the Bay of Pigs invasion of ...

(WIAT) — A bit of history flew into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on Monday afternoon. A rare Douglas A-26 Invader landed at the airport ahead of Tuesday’s commemoration of the Bay of ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On the 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, four Alabama airmen who lost their lives during the mission were honored. The ceremony paid tribute to Leo Baker ...

SEEKING DAMAGES AND OTHER COURT COSTS. THIS WEEK MARKS 64 YEARS SINCE THE BAY OF PIGS INVASION IN CUBA. THAT DAY, FOUR ALABAMA AIRMEN LOST THEIR LIVES. LEO BAKER, WADE GRAY, PETE RAY AND RILEY ...

Article continues after sponsor message In the realm of science and technology, April 17, 1961, marked a significant yet tragic moment during the Cold War when the Bay of Pigs Invasion began.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commemorated the anniversary of the Assault Brigade 2506’s (Brigade 2506) involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Brigade 2506 was a military special operations ...