History of Argentina

Juan Diaz de Solis became the first European to enter Argentina in search of gold

Mar 14, 1516

Many of the indigenous population of Argentina are killed by the diseases brought over by the Europeans.

Buenos Aires is established

Mar 14, 1580

They established Buenos Aires

The Portuguese established a trading post near Buenos Aires.

Mar 19, 1680

They established a trading post near Buenos Aires

Spain consolidates its territories in south-east South America

Mar 19, 1776

To create one large colony called the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata.

Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon

Mar 19, 1810

Overthrow of the KIng of Spain by the conqueror Napoleon

Jose de San Martin leads the fight for independence from Spain.

Mar 19, 1812

Jose de San Martin, he leads the fight for the independence

Argentina declares its independence from Spain.

Mar 19, 1816

José de San Martín defeats Spanish forces in Chile.

The provinces of Argentines declare independence from Spain

Mar 19, 1816

There are now independent

Argentina became a republic after adopting a constitution.

Mar 19, 1853

Argentina becomed a Republic

Buenos Aires refuses to become part of the country of Argentina

Mar 19, 1859

And sets up their own independent state. It is then defeated by General Bartolome Mitre.

Juan Perón rises to power.

Mar 19, 1943

Perón rises to power

Juan Perón and Eva Marie Duarte (Evita) are married

Mar 19, 1945

They got married

Maria Eva Duarte de Perón dies of cancer

Mar 19, 1952

She died of Cancer

The army and navy rebel and Juan Perón fleas the country

Mar 19, 1955

The Constitution of 1853 is restored.

Mar 19, 1956

Is gets restored

Juan Perón marries Isabel Martinez.

Mar 19, 1960

She marries Isabel

Juan Perón is elected President of Argentina.

Mar 19, 1973

Juan Peron dies

Mar 19, 1974

His wife, Isabel, who had been vice president becomes president