Final answer:
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a historical event on the shore of Cuba where 1,400 Cuban exiles fought against Fidel Castro. It took place on the night of April 17, 1961 and ended in disaster.
Step-by-step explanation:
The historical event on the shore of Cuba, named after a farm animal, that involved 1,400 Cuban exiles fighting against Fidel Castro is known as the Bay of Pigs invasion. This invasion took place on the night of April 17, 1961. The goal of the invasion was to overthrow Castro's regime but it ended in disaster as the Cuban army easily defeated the invaders and the anticipated air support from the United States never materialized.