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Land of the Tango
Argentina's entry into WWII by declaring war on the Axis powers changed the global scenario.
Coup removes Yrigoyen, sparking the 'Infamous Decade' in Argentina's history.
Aircraft factory in Cordoba, focusing on Fabrica Militar de Aviones history and operations.
Establishment of Mandatory Military Service (Conscription) in Argentina.
Formation of the Argentine Football Association, governing body for football in Argentina.
Establishment of the Radical Civic Union
Revolutionary movement ousts President José Félix Uriburu through the Park revolution.
Gold discovery near Cape Virgenes leads to Tierra del Fuego gold rush frenzy.
Buenos Aires being designated as a federalized city within the country's government system.
Battle of Pavón outcomes led to Buenos Aires defeating the Argentine Confederation in a historical confrontation.
Tragic earthquake claims thousands of lives in Mendoza's devastating disaster.
Overthrowing Juan Manuel de Rosas in the Battle of Casero.
General Roca's campaign against indigenous peoples in the Conquest of the Desert.
Rise of Juan Manuel de Rosas in Buenos Aires as Governor.
Agreement between Buenos Aires and Argentine provinces by Treaty of Pilar
Decisive victory at Battle of Maipú secured independence.
Argentina declares independence from Spain in 1816.
Spanish victory over Juan Calel's indigenous resistance, solidifying control in Tucuman region.
The May Revolution and Argentina's fight against Spanish rule.
British forces occupy Buenos Aires during invasions of the River Plate in South America.
Frequent British invasions of South America's Río de la Plata region in history.
Creation of the Viceroyalty in South America centralized power and administration effectively.
First local governance in South America.
Jesuits founded University of Córdoba, a renowned educational institution in South America.
First Jesuit missions to the Guaraní in Upper Paraná area: San Ignacio in Misiones.
Foundation of Salta city by Hernando de Lerma in colonial times.
Founding of Córdoba by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, a significant colonial city in South America.
The oldest city in Argentina established by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Aguirre.
Pedro de Mendoza establishes Buenos Aires, facing challenges but laying foundations for future development.
Spanish conquistadors led by Juan Díaz de Solís explore Rio de la Plata region.
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