When did Fidel Castro collapse while giving a speech?

Brainyblonde

Due to the issue of presidential succession, and Castro's remarkable longevity, there has long been rumor, speculation and hoaxing about Castro's health and demise. In 1998 there were reports that he had a serious brain disease, later discredited.[103] In June, 2001, he apparently fainted during a seven-hour speech under the Caribbean sun.[104] Later that day he finished the speech, walking buoyantly into the television studios in his military fatigues, joking with journalists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro Jul 31 06, 7:28 PM