Country Timeline - Timeline

The Inca Empire and Civilization

Juan Diaz de Solis became the first European to enter Argentina in search of gold.

Buenos Aires was established

The Portuguese established a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires

Argentina becomes a country.

Jose de San Martin led the Argentinean fight against Spain for Independence.

Argentina officially declared their independence from Spain.

Argentina became a republic after adopting a constitution.

Buenos Aires refused to become part of the country of Argentina but was defeated by Bartolome Mitre.

Juan Peron rises to power.

Juan Peron is elected president.

Juan Peron's wife dies of cancer.

The army and navy rebel against John Peron and he flees the country.

The constitution of 1853 was restored.

Juan Peron elected president again.

Juan Peron dies. His new wife, Isabel, becomes president after being vice president.

The Falklands War starts with the United Kingdom.

Present Day

A earthquake in San Juan killed 65 people. It was a 7.4.

Another earthquake happened in 2010 and had a death toll of 2 people.

An earthquake happened in 1894 and was a 8.0. It had 58 deaths.