He June 19th It is characterized by being a date full of important events and prominent figures from different fields. From the birth of recognized political leaders to the creation of transcendental institutions, This journey left a significant mark on history.
In 1613, in the city of Córdoba del Tucumán, today’s capital of the Argentine province of Córdoba, The Jesuit Pedro de Oñate founded the University of Cordoba. This institution was based on the Colegio Máximo founded by the Society of Jesus in Spain in 1610 and became one of the first universities in America. The University of Cordoba offered philosophy and theology courses in the so-called Casa de Trejo.
In 1764 Military and politician José Gervasio de Artigas was born in Montevideo. Artigas was one of the heroes of the War of Independence of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata against the Spanish Crown. He was credited for promoting federalism and advocating for the distribution of land and livestock among the Creole settlers.
On June 19, 1884 Lawyer and writer Juan Bautista Alberdi died in the French town of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Alberdi is considered the architect of the Argentine national constitution of 1853 thanks to his work “Fundamentals and Starting Points for the Political Organization of the Argentine Republic”.
In 1944 he was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. renowned musician, singer-songwriter and novelist Chico Buarque (Francisco Buarque de Hollanda). Buarque is the author of the popular song “O que será”, the central theme of the film “Doña Flor and Her Two Husbands”. During his career he recorded 45 albums and published nine novels.
On June 19, 1945 took place The smoke tragedy in the Chilean mine El Teniente. This unfortunate incident killed 355 miners from smoke inhalation. This tragedy is considered the largest metal mine disaster in mining history.
In 1948 President Juan Domingo Perón signed Decree 20,564 which led to the creation of the María Eva Duarte de Perón Social Aid Foundation, known as the Eva Perón Foundation. This foundation was created with the aim of helping Argentina’s most vulnerable population. Eva Perón, the First Lady at the time, attended to people from all over the country who asked for help on a daily basis.
On June 19, 1953, the Rosenberg case occurred in the United States. Julius Rosenberg and his wife Ethel were executed for espionage on behalf of a foreign power.. This event marked the first time in the United States that the death penalty had been imposed on civilians for espionage crimes. The couple were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison on the outskirts of New York.
In 1964, The United States Senate approved the Civil Rights Act sponsored by President John F. Kennedy. This law made discrimination against African Americans illegal and became a key element in the fight for equality in this country. Although Kennedy had already been assassinated in Dallas, the law was signed into law by his successor, Lyndon Johnson, on July 2, 1964.
On June 19, 1967 at TNT Studios in Buenos AiresLegendary Argentine band Los Gatos Salvajes recorded the popular songs “La Balsa” and “Ayer nomás”.. These songs became true anthems of Argentine national rock. The recording was made during a test for the record label RCA Victor.
In 1969 Born in La Plata, Argentina, actress and singer Soledad Villamil. Villamil gained international recognition for his co-lead role in the film El Secreto de Sus Ojos, which won the 2010 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. In addition to his distinguished acting career, Villamil has recorded four albums and received thirteen awards for his artistic talent.
James Robert Davis, better known as Jim Davis, is an American comic artist best known as the creator of Garfield.
On June 19, 1978, the American press appeared The first published comic strip “Garfield the Cat”., created by Jim Davis. This comic enjoyed great popularity and achieved great success as it was adapted for movies, television, and video games.
Finally, On June 19, 1988 the album “Outrider” was released in Great Britain., the only album recorded by the famous English guitarist Jimmy Page as a soloist. Best known as the co-founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin, Page sold more than 300 million records with that group over the course of his career.