Americas/South America
Argentina
Buenos Aires
46.7 Mio
2 780 400 km²
Argentine peso
Coastal
Guaraní, Spanish
Historical Events
1776 - Formation of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata
The Spanish established the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in South America.
1810 - Argentine War of Independence begins
The conflict for independence from Spanish rule commenced.
1816 - Argentine Declaration of Independence
Argentina declared its independence from Spain on July 9.
1880 - Reorganization as a federation
The extended civil war concluded with the establishment of a federal system.
1930 - First coup d'état
José Félix Uriburu led the first coup, marking the start of the Infamous Decade.
1976 - Final coup and military junta
Isabel Perón was overthrown, leading to a military regime and the Dirty War.
1983 - Election of Raúl Alfonsín
Raúl Alfonsín was elected president, ending the military junta era.