Argentina, a nation of sweeping pampas, rich culture and a bold identity, celebrates its Independence Day today. This pivotal date marks the moment in 1816 when delegates from across the region gathered in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán to declare freedom from Spanish colonial rule. The road to independence was not easy; it followed years of internal struggles and revolutions influenced by global movements, including the American and French revolutions. But the resolve of the Argentine people prevailed.
Independence Day of the Argentine Republic
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Church of Notre Dame de Bon-Port, Les Sables-dOlonne, France
-
Celebrating Festivus
-
Christmas market, St Stephens Basilica, Budapest, Hungary
-
World Lion Day
-
Celebrating an American Icon
-
International Sloth Day
-
Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
-
Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
-
Fibonacci Day
-
History awaits atop the hill
-
A delightfully ornate Easter display
-
Castle Stalker, Argyll, Scotland
-
Lake Bled, Slovenia
-
Green shoots
-
Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam
-
Hogmanay
-
Gateway to Iberia
-
Three Natural Bridges, Wulong National Park, China
-
Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim, Ireland
-
Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
-
Channel Country, Australia
-
A wave of remembrance
-
Twinkle twinkle, little bugs
-
Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England
-
Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona, United States
-
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
-
Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
-
South Downs Dark Skies Festival
-
A chocolate lovers favourite fruit
-
When only a hug will do
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

