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The United States announces new restrictions on American travel to Cuba. Effective Wednesday, travel via cruise ships or other conveyances, including private yachts or airplanes, is prohibited. Group travel under the previous "people-to-people educational" provision is also not allowed.
2019-06-4

The first commercial flight from the United States to Cuba since 1961 takes place as "JetBlue Flight 387" lands in Santa Clara, Villa Clara province, after a 51-minute flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "JetBlue Flight 387" had 150 passengers, including United States Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx.
2016-08-31

The United States and Cuba reach an understanding on restoring regularly scheduled commercial flights. Currently, the only option available is charter flights.
2015-12-16

The United States and Cuba resume full diplomatic relations after five decades.
2015-07-20

The United States and Cuba officially announce that embassies will be reopened in each other's countries for the first time since 1961.
2015-07-1

Cuba starts releasing political prisoners as part of an historic agreement with the United States announced last month.
2015-01-6

The United States and Cuba re-establish diplomatic relations after severing them 55 years ago. An American embassy will open in Havana and talks to lift the embargo will begin.
2014-12-17

The Obama administration in the United States eases travel and other restrictions on Cuba.
2011-01-14

Cuba – United States relations: A Cuban website questions the release of "Call of Duty: Black Ops", an American shooter video game in which United States forces try to murder Fidel Castro.
2010-11-11

A paralyzed Cuban political prisoner achieves a successful application to leave Cuba and go to the United States.
2010-07-23