1952 – 2012
Cuban heavyweight boxer who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1972, 1976, and 1980. He refused professional offers to remain amateur and is considered one of the greatest Olympic boxers ever.
1888 – 1942
Cuban chess grandmaster who served as World Chess Champion from 1921 to 1927. He is considered one of the greatest chess players in history, known for his exceptional endgame technique and natural playing style.
1926 – 2016
Cuban revolutionary leader who overthrew Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and served as Cuba's Prime Minister and President for nearly five decades. He established a communist state and became one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century.
1904 – 1980
Cuban novelist and musicologist who pioneered the magical realism literary movement in Latin America. He is best known for his novel 'The Kingdom of This World' and his theory of 'lo real maravilloso' (marvelous reality).
1932 – 1959
Cuban revolutionary commander who fought alongside Fidel Castro and Che Guevara during the Cuban Revolution. He disappeared in 1959 during a flight over the Caribbean and became a legendary figure in Cuban history.
1997 – Present
Cuban-American pop singer who rose to fame as a member of Fifth Harmony before launching a successful solo career. She has achieved multiple Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits including 'Havana' and 'Señorita.'
1957 – Present
Cuban-American singer who achieved international success with Miami Sound Machine and as a solo artist. She has won multiple Grammy Awards and is known for hits like 'Conga' and 'Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.'
1960 – Present
Cuban engineer and politician who has served as President of Cuba since 2019 and First Secretary of the Communist Party since 2021. He represents the first leader of post-revolutionary Cuba not from the Castro family.
1925 – 2003
Cuban salsa singer known as the 'Queen of Salsa' who popularized Latin music worldwide during her five-decade career. She recorded over 70 albums and won multiple Grammy Awards before her death in 2003.
1901 – 1973
Cuban military officer and politician who ruled Cuba as dictator from 1952 to 1959 before being overthrown by Fidel Castro's revolution. He previously served as elected president from 1940 to 1944.
1988 – Present
Cuban actress who gained international recognition in Hollywood films including 'Knives Out,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' and 'No Time to Die.' She has become one of the most prominent Latina actresses in contemporary cinema.
1931 – Present
Cuban revolutionary and politician who served as President of Cuba from 2008 to 2018, succeeding his brother Fidel Castro. He led Cuba's gradual economic reforms and historic diplomatic restoration with the United States.
1928 – 2001
Cuban photographer who captured the iconic 1960 portrait of Che Guevara titled 'Guerrillero Heroico.' This image became one of the most reproduced photographs in history and a symbol of revolutionary ideology.
1980 – Present
Cuban-American actor and model who became a leading man in Spanish-language television and Hollywood films. He is known for telenovelas like 'Cuidado con el Ángel' and films such as 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.'
1967 – Present
Cuban high jumper who holds the world record of 2.45 meters set in 1993. He is the only person to jump over 8 feet and dominated the event throughout the 1990s.
1797 – 1879
Historian, writer, social critic, abolitionist (1797–1879)
1957 – Present
Cuban-Venezuelan actress and singer who won Miss World Venezuela in 1975 and became a successful entertainer in both Spanish and English-language media. She has appeared in numerous films and recorded several albums.
1930 – 2007
Cuban politician (1930-2007)
1871 – 1963
Cuban poet, patriot
1871 – 1939
6th President of Cuba (1871-1939)
1891 – 1956
Cuban writer and diplomat (1891-1956)
1847 – 1937
Cuban writer, journalist, editor, professor
1874 – 1944
Cuban composer (1874–1944)
1831 – 1871
Cuban writer (1832–1871)
