Argentina
Some of the key events about Argentina
- 1816Declaration of Independence from Spain was signed, establishing Argentina as a sovereign nation
- 1816A severe drought devastated crops and livestock across the country
- 1853The Constitution of Argentina was adopted, laying the foundation for the country's democratic system
- 1871A yellow fever epidemic killed approximately 8% of Buenos Aires' population
- 1880Buenos Aires was federalized, becoming the capital city of Argentina
- 1912The Sáenz Peña Law was enacted, introducing universal male suffrage and secret ballots
- 1930The first military coup in Argentina's modern history overthrew the constitutional government
- 1947Women's suffrage was granted, allowing women to vote and participate in elections
- 1955A military uprising known as the "Revolución Libertadora" deposed President Juan Perón
- 1976A military junta seized power, initiating the "Dirty War" period of state terrorism
- 1978Argentina hosted and won the FIFA World Cup, bringing international recognition to the country's football prowess
- 1982Argentina's defeat in the Falklands War led to economic crisis and the fall of the military dictatorship
- 1983Democracy was restored after years of military rule, marking a new era of political stability
- 1984The National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons was established to investigate human rights abuses
- 1989Hyperinflation reached a peak of 3,079% annually, causing widespread economic chaos
- 2001The country defaulted on its sovereign debt, triggering a severe economic crisis
- 2002The peso's value collapsed after the government ended its fixed exchange rate to the US dollar
- 2010Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic caused one of the longest lockdowns globally, severely impacting Argentina's economy
- 2022Argentina won its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar, cementing its status as a football powerhouse
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