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1886. World-wide. May Day or International Workers' Day.
May Day has been set aside to commemorate the labor movement in many countries around the world. An international workers’ day was first called for in 1889 at the Second International, a meeting of socialists in Paris, France. The day was intended to honor anarchist workers who were sentenced to death following the Haymarket Square Riot in 1886 in Chicago, Illinois.Web: Encarta Encyclopedia
1888. Argentina. Teacher's Day.
Date of death of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, who was president of Argentina and educator , that day marks the day of the teacher.Web: Wikipedia
1492. Spanish-speaking countries. Columbus Day.
It commemorates the historical date of the Discovery of America on the part of Spain and the birth of the Spanish Empire. Depending on the country is called the Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Argentina), Intercultural Day (Ecuador), National Day of Spain, Columbus Day (USA), American Day (Uruguay) or Day of Indigenous Resistance (Venezuela), among others.Web: Wikipedia
1789. Paris (France). Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille in Paris occurred on 14 July 1789. While the medieval fortress and prison in Paris known as the Bastille contained only seven prisoners, its fall was the flashpoint of the French Revolution, and it subsequently became an icon of the French Republic. In France, Le quatorze juillet (14 July) is a public holiday, formally known as the Fête de la Fédération (Federation Holiday).Web: Wikipedia
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1889. Rio de Janeiro (Brasil). Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil.
King Pedro II abdicated and the federative Republic was established in Brazil.Web: Wikipedia
1982. Falkland Islands. Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom (UK) over the Falkland Islands which were conquered by force in 1833 and since then dominated the United Kingdom. The Falklands War started on Friday, 2 April 1982 with the Argentine invasion and occupation of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982.Web: Wikipedia
1982. Falkland Islands. Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom (UK) over the Falkland Islands which were conquered by force in 1833 and since then dominated the United Kingdom. The Falklands War started on Friday, 2 April 1982 with the Argentine invasion and occupation of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982.Web: Wikipedia
1813. Salta (Argentine). Battle of Salta.
The Battle of Salta is the most important victory in Argentine territory in pursuit of Independence.
1880. Argentine. Federalization of Buenos Aires.
Federalization of Buenos Aires.Web: Wikipedia
1894. Olympic Games.
Web: www.nueva-ciudad.com.ar (spanish) Birth of the modern Olympic Games
1852. Argentine. Battle of Caseros.
Urquiza defeated Rosas at the Battle of Caseros and this is the prelude of a new Constitution and the origin of the Argentine Confederation.Web: Wikipedia
1807. Buenos Aires (Argentine). Battle for Buenos Aires.
Second British Invasion of 1807, in which British troops, after taking Montevideo, were rejected when they tried to occupy Buenos Aires.
1810. Buenos Aires (Argentine). Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. May Revolution.
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1816. Argentine. Argentine Declaration of Independence.
The Independence of Argentine was declared on July 9, 1816 by the Congress of Tucumán.Web: Wikipedia
1812. Argentine. Argentine flag is flying for the first time.
On the banks of the river Paraná is flying for the first time the national flag.Web: Wikipedia
1816. Argentine. Argentine Declaration of Independence.
The Independence of Argentine was declared on July 9, 1816 by the Congress of Tucumán.Web: Wikipedia
1810. Buenos Aires (Argentine). Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. May Revolution.
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1852. Argentine. Battle of Caseros.
Urquiza defeated Rosas at the Battle of Caseros and this is the prelude of a new Constitution and the origin of the Argentine Confederation.Web: Wikipedia
1886. World-wide. May Day or International Workers' Day.
May Day has been set aside to commemorate the labor movement in many countries around the world. An international workers’ day was first called for in 1889 at the Second International, a meeting of socialists in Paris, France. The day was intended to honor anarchist workers who were sentenced to death following the Haymarket Square Riot in 1886 in Chicago, Illinois.Web: Encarta Encyclopedia
1814. Montevideo (Uruguay). Argentina's Navy Day
The Argentine Navy day is celebrated on May 17, anniversary of the victory achieved in 1814 in the Battle of Buceo. The Battle of Buceo took place on 14–17 May 1814, during the Argentine War of Independence between an Argentine fleet under William Brown and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sienna off the coast of Montevideo, in today's UruguayWeb: Wikipedia
1872. Liniers-Buenos Aires (Argentine). Foundation Liniers neighborhood.
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1812. Argentine. Battle of Tucumán.
The Battle of Tucumán was a battle fought on September 24 and 25, 1812 near the Argentine city of San Miguel de Tucumán, during the Argentine War of Independence.Web: Wikipedia
1887. Paysandú (Uruguay). Tragedy in the Plaza de la Constitution.
Fireworks caused 5 deaths and several injuries.
1580. Buenos Aires (Argentine). Buenos Ayres is founded a second time.
Garay founded Buenos Aires a second time on July 11 in the year 1580. He landed on the bank of the River Plate and in the present Plaza de Mayo, he carried out the second foundation of Buenos Aires calling the city Santísima Trinidad and its port Santa María de los Buenos Ayres.Web: Wikipedia
