Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Event
May Revolution of 1810
Category
Political
Date
1810-05-25
Country
Argentina
Description

The May Revolution began on 25 May 1810 in Buenos Aires. Local leaders removed the Spanish viceroy and created the Primera Junta, Argentina’s first autonomous government. The revolution marked the beginning of the country’s independence process. Citizens held open meetings and demanded greater political participation. The event reshaped power structures across the region. It remains one of the most celebrated dates in Argentina's national history.