Argentina
Eva Perón, Argentina’s First Lady and a central figure in national politics, died on 26 July 1952. Her advocacy for labor rights and women’s suffrage made her a symbol of social reform. Her death triggered a period of national mourning, with millions attending memorial ceremonies. Evita’s legacy influenced political movements for decades. Her image became a powerful cultural and ideological touchstone. The event remains one of the most emotionally significant moments in Argentine history.
