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63 Moments
1945
Argentina's entry into WWII by declaring war on the Axis powers changed the global scenario.
1930
Coup removes Yrigoyen, sparking the 'Infamous Decade' in Argentina's history.
1927
Aircraft factory in Cordoba, focusing on Fabrica Militar de Aviones history and operations.
1895
1893
Formation of the Argentine Football Association, governing body for football in Argentina.
1891
Establishment of the Radical Civic Union
1890
Revolutionary movement ousts President José Félix Uriburu through the Park revolution.
1884
Gold discovery near Cape Virgenes leads to Tierra del Fuego gold rush frenzy.
1879
Buenos Aires being designated as a federalized city within the country's government system.
1861
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.
1852
Overthrowing Juan Manuel de Rosas in the Battle of Casero.
1833
General Roca's campaign against indigenous peoples in the Conquest of the Desert.
1829
Rise of Juan Manuel de Rosas in Buenos Aires as Governor.
1820
Agreement between Buenos Aires and Argentine provinces by Treaty of Pilar
1818
Decisive victory at Battle of Maipú secured independence.
1816
Argentina declares independence from Spain in 1816.
1812
Spanish victory over Juan Calel's indigenous resistance, solidifying control in Tucuman region.
1810
The May Revolution and Argentina's fight against Spanish rule.
1806
1805
Frequent British invasions of South America's Río de la Plata region in history.
1775
Creation of the Viceroyalty in South America centralized power and administration effectively.
1661
First local governance in South America.
1613
Jesuits founded University of Córdoba, a renowned educational institution in South America.
1609
First Jesuit missions to the Guaraní in Upper Paraná area: San Ignacio in Misiones.
1582
Foundation of Salta city by Hernando de Lerma in colonial times.
1573
Founding of Córdoba by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, a significant colonial city in South America.
1553
The oldest city in Argentina established by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Aguirre.
1536
Pedro de Mendoza establishes Buenos Aires, facing challenges but laying foundations for future development.
1515
Spanish conquistadors led by Juan Díaz de Solís explore Rio de la Plata region.