Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
1966 Argentine Coup d’État
Category
Political
Date
1966-06-28
Country
Argentina
Description

On 28 June 1966, the Argentine Armed Forces overthrew the constitutional government, beginning a period known as the “Argentine Revolution.” The military dissolved Congress, intervened in universities, and imposed new political controls. The coup reshaped national institutions and restricted civil liberties. It marked the beginning of a long era of political turbulence. The event remains a significant moment in modern Argentine political history.