1934. Liborio Noval Barbera is born in Havana.

Throughout his existence he was one of the most outstanding Cuban photographers. He began working as a market researcher in 1952 at Publicitaria Siboney. In 1959 he had already started working as a laboratorian in the newspaper "Revolución" and shortly after he took on the work of a photographer.

In 1965 he was one of the founders of the newspaper "Granma" where he worked for several years. As a photojournalist he participated in most of the main activities that took place in Cuba during several decades and also traveled to several countries on assignment.

He died in Havana on September 29, 2012.

2003.  Commander in Chief Fidel Castro delivers a speech at the closing of the International Conference for the Balance of the World, held in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of José Martí, our National Hero.

In one part of his speech, Fidel pointed out, referring to the transcendence of Martí's life and work and its relevance today: "Beyond Cuba, what did the world receive from him? An exceptional example of a creator and humanist worthy of being remembered throughout the centuries".

"By whom and why? For the same people who are fighting today and those who will fight tomorrow for the same dreams and hopes to save the world, and because it is by chance that today humanity perceives and becomes aware of the risks that he foresaw and warned of with his profound vision and his brilliant talent".