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October 27, 1962

U-2 shot down over Cuba

The most dangerous day of the crisis brought the superpowers close to war.

Canonical milestoneCuba1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Position 31

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 95%

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diplomacycold-warnuclear