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