Birth of Jose Marti

José Martí was born on January 28, 1853, in Havana, Cuba. He was a poet, journalist, and revolutionary philosopher who became the symbol of Cuba's bid for independence from Spain.

Legacy: Known as the 'Apostle of Cuban Independence', Martí's writings and political activism were instrumental in organizing the war against Spanish rule. He died in battle in 1895, but his legacy profoundly influences Cuban politics and culture to this day.