Western Hemisphere 55
Narrative: A Danish warship sailed to Hans Island and planted a Danish flag. The
Danes also left a bottle of Snaps. Canada and Denmark dispute ownership of the
island.
Coding changes: End Date changed from March 2004.
MID#4551
Dispute Number: 4551
Date(s): July 23, 2005 to February 22, 2006
Participants: 20 Canada/390 Denmark
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Canada responded to the Danish flag planting on Hans Island (see
MID#4549) with a flag of its own. The Canadian forces also left a bottle of Canadian
Club whiskey and a sign saying “Welcome to Canada.” The Canadian military also
increased its patrols in the area.
20 Canada/710 China
MID#51
Started in June 1950. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea dyad
dispute list.
20 Canada/740 Japan
MID#258
Started in March 1939. See the narrative in the 255 Germany/290 Poland dyad dispute
list.
40 Cuba/42 Dominican Republic
MID#1114
Dispute Number: 1114
Date(s): June 1959 to July 24, 1959
Participants: 101 Venezuela, 40 Cuba/42 Dominican Republic
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: On June 23, 1959, a failed invasion and attempt to overthrow the Trujillo
regime in the Dominican Republic was announced by its government. They alleged
that the invasion force had received an escort by two Cuban frigates up to 70 miles off
the shore of the Dominican Republic. Several days later the Dominicans charged that
Cuba was holding maneuverings off its shore, and requested that the United Nations