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1480
The Incas Conquer Northern Argentina
The Incas were the first to locate and make Argentina their home. -
1516
Argentina Explored by Juan Diaz de Solis
Juan Diaz de Solis was the first person to truly explore the country of Argentina. -
1580
Buenos Aires is settled
Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, was settled. It is one of the main tourist sites in the country. -
Argentina Gains Independence
On July 9th, Argentina declared its independence from Spain. -
A Constitution is Adopted
The Argentina constitution, formed by a constitutional assembly, was accepted throughout the country and quickly adopted. -
The Government is Overthrown
The military decided to overthrow the inefficient government of Argentina. -
Peron Becomes President
The former army colonel, Juan Domingo Peron, is elected president. His wife, Evita, was favored by the workforce. -
Peron Leaves Argentina
Juan Domingo Peron decided to flee the country due to protests from the Catholic Church. -
Peron Dies
Juan Domingo Peron died of a heart attack at the age of 78. His third wife, Isabel, took over as president. -
The Dirty War
The military replaced Isabel and started the Dirty War. During this war/campaign, around 30,000 Argentinians disappeared or were killed or wounded. -
The Dirty War Ends
The Dirty War campaign finally came to an end. -