Independence Day of Argentina

Date of birth of the Republic of ArgentinaOn July 9, 1816, the Declaration of Independence of the United Provinces of the Silver River (Argentina) was adopted. This date is considered the date of birth of the Republic of Argentina.

After Napoleon captured Spain and dethroned King Ferdinand VII, on May 25, 1810, the Cabildo (council) of Buenos Aires established the Provisional Government Junta of La Plata, which was to rule on behalf of Ferdinand until he returned to the throne.

A long struggle ensued between the authorities of Buenos Aires, which sought to unify the country, and the inland provinces, which were burdened by dependence on Buenos Aires. This delayed the adoption of the Declaration of Independence until July 9, 1816. Finally, the National Congress at Tucuman declared the United Provinces of La Plata independent of Spain.