Every year on October 18th, anniversaries and historical events that have taken place in Argentina and the world and that have left their mark on humanity are commemorated. Significant events occurred on this day the birth of Chuk Berry, Andrea del Boca and the debut of Javier Saviola.
Below we will tell you the most remarkable facts:
1801 – Birth of Justo J. Urquiza
The military and politician Justo José de Urquiza was born in the town of Talar del Arroyo Largo, in Entre Ríos.who ruled the province of Entre Ríos and was president of the Argentine Confederation between 1854 and 1860.
1926 – Chuck Berry is born
Born in the city of San Luis (Missouri, USA) American singer, songwriter and guitarist Chuck Berry (Charles Edward Anderson Berry) one of the most influential artists and pioneers of rock’n’roll.
1956 – Birth of Martina Navratilova
Prague-born former Czech tennis player turned American citizen Martina Navratilova was ranked No. 1 in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association. He won, among other things, 18 Grand Slam titles and the Prince of Asturias Sports Award.
1958 – Birth of Vasco Olarticoechea
Former soccer player Julio “el Vasco” Olarticoechea, who won the 1986 World Cup in Mexico with the Argentina team, was born in the city of Saladillo in Buenos Aires. He played for Racing Club, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Argentinos Juniors, Mandiyú de Corrientes and French club Nantes.
1960 – Van Damme is born
The actor and film producer Jean Claude Van Damme was born in the Belgian municipality of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. Icon of action cinema and martial arts. His most successful films include Kickboxer, Lionheart, Double Impact and Soldado Universal.
Jean Claude Van Damme promotes the Street Fighter film.
1965 Birth of Andrea de Boca
Actress, television host and producer Andrea Del Boca, known in Argentina and other countries for her appearances in popular soap operas, was born in Buenos Aires. He won three Martín Fierro Awards and acted in 14 films and more than 30 soap operas.
1977 – Argentine Theater
Meanwhile, a rehearsal of the stable ballet of the Argentine Theater of La Plata was taking place There is a fire that destroys the stage and the stalls – an irreparable loss for the country’s cultural heritage.
1984 – Agreement between Argentina and Chile
Argentina and Chile sign the agreement in Vatican City to end sovereignty disputes in the south Beagle Channela conflict in which Pope John Paul II mediated to prevent a possible war.
1998 – Javier Saviola’s debut
At the age of 16, striker Javier Pedro Saviola made his debut in River Plate’s first division, in a game against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy, in which he scored his team’s second goal in a 2-2 draw. Saviola’s transfer to Spain’s Barcelona for around $38 million would later become one of the highest in the history of Argentine football.