Argentina timeline
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Carlos Saavedra Lamas Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Carlos Saavedra Lamas (November 1, 1878 – May 5, 1959) was an Argentine academic and politician, and in 1936, the first Latin American Nobel Peace... Read more
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British South American Airways' Star Dust Disappears
On August 2, 1947, Stardust's radio operator sent a final message in Morse code to the Chilean radio operator then on duty in Santiago. The full... Read more
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Puerta 12 Tragedy
For countless years the rivalry between both sets of fans has been very, very intense, and there have been several cases of deaths and injuries as... Read more
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Argentina Beats the Netherlands to Win the 1978 FIFA World Cup Final
The Final of the 1978 FIFA World Cup was contested between host Argentina and The Netherlands. The match was won by the Argentines in extra time by... Read more
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Adolfo Pérez Esquivel is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
He has devoted many years of his life to the cause of human rights in Argentina and the whole of Latin America. He is an untiring and... Read more
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The "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century": Diego Maradona's Goals Beat England 2-1
AKA The Hand of God and the Goal of the Century. The Hand of God, one of the most controversial goals, was scored as the result of an illegal (but... Read more
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Maradona Scores Both Goals in Memorable 2-0 Victory Over Belgium in World Cup Semi-Finals
After overcoming England in controversial fashion in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup, Argentina marched into the next round where they... Read more
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Argentina Beats West Germany to Win the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final
After his disappointing showing in Spain four years earlier, Maradona had the trophy and also the legacy he craved. As Burruchaga would later... Read more
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West Germany Defeats Argentina to Win the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final
This was, in truth, a poor World Cup. It's a saying among Dutch football fans that poor quality tournaments are always won by the Germans and,... Read more
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Maradona Sent Home from 1994 World Cup for Failing Drug Test
Former finalist Argentina were looking to extend their success from the previous two World Cups. Alas, their star Diego Maradona got suspended... Read more
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18-Year-Old Michael Owen Makes Stunning Debut Playing for England with Goal Against Argentina
The 1998 World Cup in France saw 18-year-old Liverpool wonder-kid Michael Owen break onto the international stage. After forcing his way into the... Read more
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David Beckham Ejected from Second-Round World Cup Game Against Argentina for Kicking Diego Simeone
Before the 1998 World Cup, Beckham was still the rising star. His relationship with Victoria was blossoming and his career at Manchester United was... Read more
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Raul Alfonsin Dies
Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín (March 12, 1927 – March 31, 2009) was an Argentine lawyer, politician and statesman, who served as the President of Argentina... Read more
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Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) Admits to Extramarital Affair
As I mentioned in our last visit, while I did not need love fifteen years ago — as the battle scars of life and aging and politics have worn on... Read more
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The Spartanburg Herald-Journal Calls on Governor Mark Sanford to Resign
(CNN) — A day after Mark Sanford admitted to an extramarital affair, one South Carolina newspaper is calling on the state's governor to... Read more
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Néstor Kirchner Dies
Néstor Kirchner, the former president of Argentina who led his country out of a crippling economic crisis before being succeeded by his wife, died... Read more