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The Overthrow of the Spanish Viceroy
In 1810, the people of Argentina rebelled and overthrow the Spanish viceroy, sparking the war of independence. -
The First Flying of the Flag
Manuel Belrano flew the first Argentine flag in the town of Rosario in 1812. Today, his death is honored on Flag Day in Argentina. -
Declaration of Independence
The Argentines declared their independence from Spain in 1816, although the war would not end several years later. -
End of the War
Argentina was fighting the war with surrounding countries like Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Even though independence was declared much earlier, Spanish viceroys and loyalists still stuck around and would get in fights with the patriots. -
Reintegration
The State of Buenos Aires finally reintegrated with the Argentine Confederation after many years of civil wars and fighting. -
Start of Economic and Immigration Growth
Start of decades of liberal economic and immigration policies that lead to rapid income and population growth and progressive education and social policies. -
The Great Depression Begins
The Armed Forces of Argentina got rid of Hipolito Yrigoyen because he created a minimum wage that lead to the Great Depression of Argentina. Civilian rule is restored, but economic decline continues to occur. -
Argentina Declares War on Japan and Germany
Argentina, siding with Allied Powers, declared war on Japan and Germany. -
Restoring Power to the People
Juan Peron was a dictator-like leader, so a military coup rebelled and overthrew him. They restored the old Argentina oligarchy, but thousands had died already. -
The Dirty War Begins
Armed forces seized power in an attempt to defeat the left-wing guerrilla groups, which launched a war that was called the Dirty War, where thousands are killed on suspicion. -
The Falklands War Begins
Argentine forces occupy the British Falkland Islands. The British task force retakes the islands in June. -
Bombing in Jewish Community
Bombs were set off in a Jewish community in Buenos Aires. 86 people were killed and over 200 were injured. This is considered the worst terrorist act in Argentina. -
Peronists Take Control
The opposition Peronists take control of both houses of parliament in congressional elections. -
Economic Collapse
IMF stops $1.3 billion in aid, banks shut down. President De la Rua resigns after at least 25 people die in rioting. -
Inflation
In 2012, the inflation of an Argentine peso was 24%, way more than the estimated 10%.
