Carlos Prío Socarrás (July 14, 1903 - April 5, 1977) was President of Cuba from 1948 until he was deposed by a military coup led by Fulgencio Batista on March 10, 1952. Although popularly elected, his presidency was marred by violence among political factions and widespread corruption. Prio became extremely wealthy through his involvement in politics. It is thought by some that he used part of the money to support the efforts of Fidel Castro against the Batista regime. However, he broke with Castro after the latter seized power in 1959. He spent his final years as a developer and businessman in Miami. July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Republic of Cuba is an archipelago in the northern Caribbean that lies at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... A coup détat, or simply a coup, is the sudden overthrow of a government, usually done by a small group that just replaces the top power figures. ... Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar General Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar (January 16, 1901–August 6, 1973) was the de facto leader of Cuba from 1933 to 1940 and the countrys official president from 1940 to 1944 and again from 1952 to 1959. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... 1952 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Cuban President Fidel Castro waves the Cuban flag during May Day celebrations, 2005 Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13, 1926), has led Cuba since 1959, when, leading the 26th of July Movement, he overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Miami skyline, as it is seen from the northeast. ...