Esteban Echeverría: an eternal legacy in Argentine literature and thought

119 years after Bartolomé Mitre's death: his legacy as a president and historical figure

208 years after the Crossing of the Andes: the beginning of a liberating deed

121 years since the creation of the Navy Officers' College

192 years on from the illegitimate occupation of the Malvinas Islands

Merry Christmas to all the Argentine people

National Petroleum Day: 117 years after its discovery

On December 13, Argentina celebrates National Oil Day, a date that commemorates the discovery of the first oil well in the country in 1907, in the town of Comodoro Rivadavia, province of Chubut. This discovery, originated in the search for water to supply the region, culminated in the discovery of hydrocarbons, a resource that since then has been central to Argentina's industry and economy. This location took place during the presidency of José Figueroa Alcorta, who, as soon as he was...

Anniversary of the Ayacucho Squadron, custodian of history and symbol of independence

Today is a new anniversary of the Ayacucho Squadron, one of the units of the Horse Grenadier Regiment created by General José de San Martín, named after the decisive Battle of Ayacucho, fought 200 years ago, on December 9, 1824. This battle, considered the last and most significant in the struggle for the independence of South America, is an emblem of freedom and glory for the nations that made up the independence coalition. In that historic confrontation, 80 brave grenadiers un...

International Day for the Commemoration and Dignification of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and for the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide

Every December 9, the world remembers the victims of genocide and renews its commitment to prevent one of humanity's most heinous crimes. This day, instituted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 through Resolution 69/323, is intended not only to honor the victims, but also to sensitize the international community to the urgency of acting on the first signs of this crime. On December 9, 1948, the international community marked a milestone with the adoption of the Convention on the ...

Immaculate Conception Day of the Virgin Mary

Every December 8, the Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is commemorated, a celebration that honors “the purity and grace of Mary of Nazareth, conceived free of original sin and presented as a model of faith and charity”. In Argentina, this date has been a national holiday since the enactment of Law No. 24,445 on December 23, 1994, promulgated on January 11, 1995, during the presidency of Carlos Saúl Menem. In 2010, by means of Decree 1584, issued under t...

National Gaucho Day

37 years after the death of Luis Federico Leloir

Argentine Merchant Navy Day

Every 25 November is celebrated in our country the Merchant Navy Day, a date that commemorates the creation of the National Nautical School ‘Manuel Belgrano’ founded in 1799. This event marked a milestone in the training of maritime professionals and in the development of river and maritime trade, vital for the country's economy and connectivity. The National Nautical School, the oldest of its kind in Latin America, was founded 225 years ago by Manuel Belgrano, who at the time wa...

Carlos Saavedra Lamas: Latin America's First Nobel Prize Winner

Today marks the 88th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Carlos Saavedra Lamas. This prominent Argentine jurist and diplomat became the first Latin American to receive this award, thanks to his role in the mediation of the Chaco War, a conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay between 1932 and 1935 that left more than 100,000 dead. Carlos Saavedra Lamas was born in Buenos Aires on 1 November 1878 into a patrician family. His great-grandfather was Cornelio Saavedra, presid...

National Civil Defence Day

Every 23 November, our country celebrates the National Civil Defence Day, a date that pays tribute to the effort and dedication of those who work tirelessly to protect and assist society in emergency situations. This commemoration was established by Decree N°1988, signed on 17 November 1981, in recognition of the fundamental role of the National Civil Defence Board following the devastating earthquake in Caucete, San Juan Province, in 1977. The Caucete earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4...

Argentine National Flower Day

The 22nd of November is celebrated in our country the Day of the Argentine National Flower, in homage to the ceibo, a national symbol officially consecrated together with the Flag, the Coat of Arms and the National Anthem. The ceibo was declared Argentine National Flower by Decree Nº 13.847 of 22 December 1942, during the presidency of Ramón Castillo. In 1941, the National Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, appointed a commission to study and propose a flower that h...

National Sovereignty Day

National Day of Remembrance of the 44 Heroes and Heroine of the ARA San Juan Submarine

National Day for the Fight against Grooming

Tradition Day: Tribute to José Hernández and his literary legacy

National Voluntary Blood Donor Day: Homage to the medical innovation of Dr. Luis Agote

Tribute to Pedro Castelli, hero of independence and martyr of the fight for freedom

National Parks Day

200 years since the First Raising of the Argentine Flag in the Islas Malvinas

National Civil Aviation Day in Argentina: Tribute to Aarón Félix Martín de Anchorena Castellanos

55th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Vicecomodoro Marambio Air Base in Antarctica

54 years after Federico Leloir was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Anniversary of the declaration of the Palermo Barracks of the “General San Martín” Horse Grenadier Regiment as a National Historic Monument

National Astronomy Day: Homage to the creation of the Argentinean National Observatory

77th Anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to Bernardo Houssay

110 years after the death of General Julio Argentino Roca: Father of the modern Argentine State

Justo José de Urquiza: the caudillo who fought for the unity of our country

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

40 years after the Nobel Prize: César Milstein's legacy and his revolution in medicine

World Day for Organ, Tissue and Transplant Donation: An act that saves lives

Palacio Libertad Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Cultural Centre

Race Day

155 years since the founding of the Military College of the Nation

Patagonia National Day

168th Anniversary of the death of Vicente López y Planes