This Happened- March 5: Che Guevara, Iconic Photograph

Updated March 5, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.

This iconic photograph of Che Guevara was taken on this day in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda.

When was the famous photograph of Che Guevara taken?

The photograph of Che Guevara was taken during a mass funeral for the victims of the La Coubre explosion in Havana, Cuba. The photograph is commonly known as "Guerrillero Heroico" (Heroic Guerrilla Fighter) or simply "Che Guevara".

What is the significance of the photograph of Che Guevara?

The photograph of Che Guevara has become an iconic image of revolution and rebellion, and has been widely reproduced on T-shirts, posters, and other forms of popular culture. It has come to symbolize leftist movements and anti-establishment sentiment around the world.