On February 25. 1951 ; The first Pan American Games were officially opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina by President Juan Perón. source
On February 25. 1951 ; The first Pan American Games were officially opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina by President Juan Perón.
On March 7.1827 ;Brazilian marines unsuccessfully attack the temporary naval base of Carmen de Patagones, Argentina. source
On March 7.1827 ;Brazilian marines unsuccessfully attack the temporary naval base of Carmen de Patagones, Argentina.
On March 29.1962 ; Arturo Frondizi, the president of Argentina, is overthrown in a military coup by Argentina's armed forces, ending an 11½ day constitutional crisis. source
On March 29.1962 ; Arturo Frondizi, the president of Argentina, is overthrown in a military coup by Argentina's armed forces, ending an 11½ day constitutional crisis.
On May 12.1945 ; Argentinian labour leader José Peter declares the Federación Obrera de la Industria de la Carne dissolved. source
On May 12.1945 ; Argentinian labour leader José Peter declares the Federación Obrera de la Industria de la Carne dissolved.
On May 15.1850 ; The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina. source
On May 15.1850 ; The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina.
On May 25.1810 ; May Revolution: citizens of Buenos Aires expel Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros during the May week, starting the Argentine War of Independence. source
On May 25.1810 ; May Revolution: citizens of Buenos Aires expel Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros during the May week, starting the Argentine War of Independence.
On May 25.1819 ; The Argentine Constitution of 1819 is promulgated. source
On May 25.1819 ; The Argentine Constitution of 1819 is promulgated.
On June 4.1943 ; A military coup in Argentina ousts Ramón Castillo. source
On June 4.1943 ; A military coup in Argentina ousts Ramón Castillo.
On June 7.1810 ; The newspaper Gazeta de Buenos Ayres is first published in Argentina. source
On June 7.1810 ; The newspaper Gazeta de Buenos Ayres is first published in Argentina.
On June 20.1973 ; Ezeiza massacre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. source
On June 20.1973 ; Ezeiza massacre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured.
On June 28.1807 ; Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata; John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada on an attempt to recapture Buenos Aires and is defeated by the locals. source
On June 28.1807 ; Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata; John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada on an attempt to recapture Buenos Aires and is defeated by the locals.
On July 3.1952 ; The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress. source
On July 3.1952 ; The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress.
On July 9.1816 ; Argentina declares independence from Spain. source
On July 9.1816 ; Argentina declares independence from Spain.
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986. source
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986.
Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups, including the 1986 World Cup in Mexico where he captained Argentina and led them to victory over West Germany in the final.
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday. source
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday.
Maradona became coach of Argentina in November 2008. He was in charge of the team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before leaving at the end of the tournament.
On July 27. 1865 ; Welsh settlers arrive at Chubut in Argentina. source
On July 27. 1865 ; Welsh settlers arrive at Chubut in Argentina.
On August 18. 1848 ; Camila O'Gorman and Ladislao Gutierrez are executed on the orders of Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas. source
On August 18. 1848 ; Camila O'Gorman and Ladislao Gutierrez are executed on the orders of Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas.
On August 19. 1813 ; Gervasio Antonio de Posadas joins Argentina's Second Triumvirate. source
On August 19. 1813 ; Gervasio Antonio de Posadas joins Argentina's Second Triumvirate.
On August 26.1821 ; The University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is officially opened. source
On August 26.1821 ; The University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is officially opened.
On September 3.1875 ; The first official game of polo is played in Argentina after being introduced by British ranchers. source
On September 3.1875 ; The first official game of polo is played in Argentina after being introduced by British ranchers.
On September 6.1930 ; Democratically elected Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen is deposed in a military coup. source
On September 6.1930 ; Democratically elected Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen is deposed in a military coup.
On September 11.1852 ; The State of Buenos Aires secedes from the Argentine Federal government, rejoining on September 17, 1861. Several places are named Once de Septiembre after this event. source
On September 11.1852 ; The State of Buenos Aires secedes from the Argentine Federal government, rejoining on September 17, 1861. Several places are named Once de Septiembre after this event.
On September 17.1861 ; Battle of Pavón is fought. source
On September 17.1861 ; Battle of Pavón is fought.
On October 22.1875 ; First telegraphic connection in Argentina. source
On October 22.1875 ; First telegraphic connection in Argentina.
On October 26.1811 ; The Argentine government declare the freedom of expression for the press by decree. source
On October 26.1811 ; The Argentine government declare the freedom of expression for the press by decree.
On October 28.2007 ; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner becomes the first woman elected President of Argentina. source
On October 28.2007 ; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner becomes the first woman elected President of Argentina.
On December 5.1983 ; Dissolution of the Military Junta in Argentina. source
On December 5.1983 ; Dissolution of the Military Junta in Argentina.
Argentina officially the Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina). source
Argentina officially the Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina).