Argentina

Some of the key events about Argentina

• 1816

  Declaration of Independence from Spain was signed, establishing Argentina as a sovereign nation
• 1816

  A severe drought devastated crops and livestock across the country
• 1853

  The Constitution of Argentina was adopted, laying the foundation for the country's democratic system
• 1871

  A yellow fever epidemic killed approximately 8% of Buenos Aires' population
• 1880

  Buenos Aires was federalized, becoming the capital city of Argentina
• 1912

  The Sáenz Peña Law was enacted, introducing universal male suffrage and secret ballots
• 1930

  The first military coup in Argentina's modern history overthrew the constitutional government
• 1947

  Women's suffrage was granted, allowing women to vote and participate in elections
• 1955

  A military uprising known as the "Revolución Libertadora" deposed President Juan Perón
• 1976

  A military junta seized power, initiating the "Dirty War" period of state terrorism
• 1978

  Argentina hosted and won the FIFA World Cup, bringing international recognition to the country's football prowess
• 1982

  Argentina's defeat in the Falklands War led to economic crisis and the fall of the military dictatorship
• 1983

  Democracy was restored after years of military rule, marking a new era of political stability
• 1984

  The National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons was established to investigate human rights abuses
• 1989

  Hyperinflation reached a peak of 3,079% annually, causing widespread economic chaos
• 2001

  The country defaulted on its sovereign debt, triggering a severe economic crisis
• 2002

  The peso's value collapsed after the government ended its fixed exchange rate to the US dollar
• 2010

  Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic caused one of the longest lockdowns globally, severely impacting Argentina's economy
• 2022

  Argentina won its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar, cementing its status as a football powerhouse

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