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Timeline: Argentina

Years: 1776 - 2007	Subject: Encyclopedias, Geographical reference
Publisher: HistoryWorld	Online Publication Date: 2012
Current online version: 2012	eISBN: 9780191736681

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Year	Event
1776	Buenos Aires rather than Asunción is chosen to be capital of the new Spanish viceroyalty of La Plata Go to Buenos Aires (Argentina) in The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 18th century Politics European empires from 1415 Spanish empire Europe Empires Latin America South America
1810	After a public meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentinians set up an autonomous local government in opposition to Spanish forces Go to Spanish–South American Wars of Independence (1810–25) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Protest and rebellion European empires from 1415 Spanish empire Europe Empires Latin America Brazil South America
1814	José San Martín becomes commander of the patriot army of Argentina, replacing Manuel Belgrano Go to San Martín, José de (1778–1850) in World Encyclopedia (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Protest and rebellion European empires from 1415 Spanish empire Europe Empires Latin America South America
1816	The independence of Argentina is formally proclaimed, dropping any pretence of remaining loyal to the Spanish king Go to Spanish–South American Wars of Independence (1810–25) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Protest and rebellion European empires from 1415 Spanish empire Europe Empires Latin America South America
1820	The newly independent republic of Argentina takes possession of Las Islas Malvinas (the Falklands) Go to Falkland Islands in World Encyclopedia (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Conquest and colonization British empire European empires from 1415 Spanish empire Falkland Islands Europe Empires Latin America South America
1835	Juan Manuel de Rosas becomes dictator of Argentina and imposes a brutally repressive conservative regime Go to Rosas, Juan Manuel de (1793–1877) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Latin America South America
1852	In an Argentinian civil war, Urquiza defeats the dictator Rosas and is subsequently elected president (in 1854) Go to Rosas, Juan Manuel de (1793–1877) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics War Latin America South America
1861	At Pavón the provincial troops of Buenos Aires defeat the Argentinian national army, emphatically demonstrating the power of their city Go to Buenos Aires in World Encyclopedia (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century War Latin America Brazil South America
1865	The Paraguayan dictator Francisco Solano López starts a war against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay which eventually kills more than half his population Go to Paraguayan War (1864–70) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century War Latin America Brazil South America
1866	The Argentine Rural Society is founded as the exclusive preserve of Argentina's oligarchy Go to Argentina in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Latin America South America
1880	Buenos Aires is finally accepted as the permanent capital city of Argentina Go to Buenos Aires (Argentina) in The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 19th century Politics Latin America Brazil South America
1912	Electoral reform is introduced in Argentina, with universal male suffrage and a secret ballot Go to Argentina in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1910s 20th century Politics Democracy and dissent Latin America South America
1913	An underground railway opens in Buenos Aires, the first subway in Latin America Go to Buenos Aires in Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1910s 20th century Commerce and industry Social and domestic Travel and transport Technology Engineering Society Latin America Brazil South America
1916	The election of Hipolito Irigoyen as president begins sixteen years of radical government in Argentina Go to Irigoyen, Hipólito (1850–1933) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1910s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1923	Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges publishes his first collection of poems, Fervor de Buenos Aires ('Fervour of Buenos Aires') Go to Borges, Jorge Luis (1899–1986) in Who's Who in the Twentieth Century (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1920s 20th century Literature American literature Poetry Latin America Brazil South America
1930	A military coup removes Hipolito Irigoyen from the presidency in Argentina Go to Irigoyen, Hipólito (1850–1933) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1930s 20th century Politics Protest and rebellion Latin America South America
1935	Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges publishes A Universal History of Infamy, one of the first examples of magic realism Go to magic realism in The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1930s 20th century Literature American literature Fiction Latin America South America
1939	December 13 - the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee is scuttled after a battle with Allied ships near the river Plate Go to Plate, Battle of the River (13 December 1939) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1930s Second World War 20th century War Battles Wars since 1900 Latin America South America
1943	Power is seized in Argentina by a new military junta, the Group of United Officers Go to Perón, Juan Domingo (1895–1974) in World Encyclopedia (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1940s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1944	Jorge Luis Borges publishes Fictions, a collection of short stories Go to Borges, Jorge Luis (1899–1986) in The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1940s 20th century Literature American literature Fiction Latin America South America
1945	Juan Perón, professed friend of the poor in Argentina, is arrested by brother officers Go to Perón, Juan Domingo (8 Oct. 1895) in A Dictionary of Political Biography (1 rev ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1940s 20th century Politics Latin America South America A mass demonstration by trade unions in Buenos Aires results in the release of Perón Go to Perón, Juan Domingo (8 Oct. 1895) in A Dictionary of Political Biography (1 rev ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1940s 20th century Politics Latin America Brazil South America
1946	Perón, with the orchestrated support of gangs of thugs, is elected president of Argentina Go to Perón, Juan (b. 8 Oct. 1895) in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1940s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1951	Argentinian driver Juan Manuel Fangio wins the first of five Grand Prix world championship titles Go to Fangio, Juan Manuel (1911–1995) in Who's Who in the Twentieth Century (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1950s 20th century Sports and games Society Latin America South America
1952	Eva Perón dies of cancer and achieves the status of a popular saint in Argentina Go to Perón, Eva (1919–1952) in Who's Who in the Twentieth Century (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1950s 20th century Politics Social and domestic Society Latin America South America
1955	A military uprising in Argentina forces Perón to resign and go into exile Go to Perón, Juan Domingo (8 Oct. 1895) in A Dictionary of Political Biography (1 rev ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1950s 20th century Politics Protest and rebellion Latin America South America
1960	Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, discovered in Buenos Aires, is kidnapped by Israeli agents Go to Eichmann, Adolf (1906–62) in World Encyclopedia (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1960s 20th century Asia West Asia Palestine and Israel Latin America Brazil South America
1965	The General Assembly of the UN asks Argentina and Britain to enter negotiations on their long-running dispute over the Falklands Go to Falklands War in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1960s 20th century Politics Great Britain - from 1707 United Kingdom - from 1801 British Isles European empires from 1415 British prime ministers - from 1830 Falkland Islands Europe Empires Rulers and politicians Britain Latin America South America
1973	The 77-year-old Juan Perón, after returning to Argentina, is once again elected president Go to Perón, Juan (b. 8 Oct. 1895) in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1970s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1974	Isabel Perón becomes president of Argentina on the death of her husband Juan Perón Go to Perón, Isabel (b. 5 Feb. 1931) in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1970s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1976	A military coup in Argentina brings to an end the two-year presidency of Juan Perón's widow, Isabelita Go to Argentina in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1970s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1981	Leopoldo Galtieri becomes leader of the military junta ruling Argentina Go to Galtieri, Leopold Fortunato (b. 15 July 1926) in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1982	5000 Argentinian troops land in the Falkland Islands, provoking war with Britain Go to Falklands (Malvinas) War (1982) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century War British empire European empires from 1415 British prime ministers - from 1830 Falkland Islands Europe Empires Rulers and politicians Latin America South America The Argentinian cruiser General Belgrano is sunk by a British torpedo, with the loss of 368 lives Go to Falklands war (1982) in The Oxford Companion to Military History (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century War Latin America South America British troops recapture Port Stanley, after which the Argentinian forces in the Falklands surrender Go to Falklands (Malvinas) War (1982) in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century War British empire European empires from 1415 British prime ministers - from 1830 Falkland Islands Europe Empires Rulers and politicians Latin America South America The leader of the Argentinian junta, Leopoldo Galtieri, resigns three days after the Falklands defeat Go to Galtieri, Leopold Fortunato (b. 15 July 1926) in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Politics European empires from 1415 Falkland Islands Europe Empires Latin America South America Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona is sold to Barcelona for a new record fee of about £3 million, almost double the highest previous figure Go to Maradona, Diego (Armando) (1960– ) in Who's Who in the Twentieth Century (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Sports and games Europe Spain Society Latin America South America
1983	A civilian government, voted into power in Argentina, prosecutes members of the military junta for civil rights abuses Go to Argentina in A Dictionary of Contemporary World History (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1986	Argentina wins the World Cup quarter final against England with help from Maradona and 'the hand of God' Go to Maradona, Diego (Armando) (1960– ) in Who's Who in the Twentieth Century (1 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Sports and games Society Latin America South America
1989	Carlos Menem is elected president of Argentina and introduces a free market economy Go to Menem, Carlos Saul (2 July 1930) in A Dictionary of Political Biography (1 rev ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1980s 20th century Politics Latin America South America
1995	Britain and Argentina come to an agreement concerning the future exploitation of oil around the Falkland Islands Go to Falkland Islands in A Guide to Countries of the World (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 1990s 20th century Politics Great Britain - from 1707 United Kingdom - from 1801 British Isles Falkland Islands Europe Britain Latin America South America
2001	Five presidents succeed each other within a month in Argentina's economic crisis Go to Argentina in A Dictionary of World History (2 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 21st century Politics Commerce and industry Society Latin America South America
2007	Cristina Fernández de Kirchner wins the presidential election in Argentina, becoming the first woman to do so Go to Argentina in A Guide to Countries of the World (3 ed.) See this event in other timelines: 21st century Latin America

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