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1438
The rise of the Inca Empire in Peru which expands to inhabit a small portion of northwest of Argentina.
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1536
The first settlement in Argentina is established by Pedro de Mendoza. It would later become Buenos Aires
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The May Revolution occurs in Buenos Aires. The Argentine War of Independence begins.
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The independence of Argentina is formally proclaimed, dropping any pretence of remaining loyal to the Spanish king
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The newly independent republic of Argentina takes possession of Las Islas Malvinas (the Falklands)
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Argentina joins Brazil and Uruguay in the War of the Triple Alliance against Paraguay.
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Buenos Aires is finally accepted as the permanent capital city of Argentina
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The Great Depression hits Argentina.
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Argentina joins the Allies and declares war on Japan and Germany.
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Isolationism and high inflation ruin Argentina's economy.
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5000 Argentinian troops land in the Falkland Islands, provoking war with Britain
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Carlos Menem is elected president of Argentina and introduces a free market economy