Yesterday - April 21st - marked the 124th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish-American war.
This relatively short conflict solidified U.S. presence in the Caribbean after the U.S. helped Cuba in its war of Independence against the Spanish.
The Spanish-American war also led to the development of the still popular .38 Special. Learn about the history and what makes this round just so special with our caliber history guide at Ammo.com.