Argentina

Rio de La Plata is Discovered

Feb 1, 1516

Juan Diaz de Solis discovers Rio de Plata and claims it for Spain.

Spain Prohibits Trade

Jun 28, 1594

The king of Spain declares neither goods or people can be traded to and from Peru.

Buenos Aires Capital

Aug 1, 1776

Four current day countries are organized by Spain and Buenos Aires is made capital.

Independence

Jul 9, 1816

Battle of Maipu

Apr 5, 1818

War of the Triple Alliance

Mar 18, 1865

Immigration

Mar 13, 1895

European immigrants are welcome in Argentina to populate the country.

World Cup Win

Jun 25, 1978

Chaos with Economy

Dec 20, 2001

Brazil's economy heads downhill, influencing the economy of Argnetina to fall. Pesos are seen as overvalued. Banks begin to fail, crime is increased as well as unemployment rates.

Emancipation

Mar 13, 2016

As of this date, slaves are freed.