Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Flag Day in Honor of Manuel Belgrano
Category
Cultural
Date
1820-06-20
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina celebrates Flag Day each 20 June to honor Manuel Belgrano, the creator of the national flag. The date marks Belgrano’s death in 1820. Ceremonies take place nationwide, with major events held in Rosario, where the flag was first raised. Schools participate in patriotic activities and student pledges. The holiday reinforces national identity and historical memory. Its observance remains one of the central commemorations in Argentine culture.