1880 in Argentina
Events in the year 1880 in Argentina.
Incumbents
Events
- 11 April – A presidential election results in the assumption of the presidency by General Julio Argentino Roca, who defeats the Governor of Buenos Aires Province, Carlos Tejedor. Thus the Generation of '80 begins its rule in Argentina. Under Roca's presidency, the so-called "laicist laws" (Leyes Laicas) are passed, which nationalizing functions that had previously been under the control of the Church.
- 21 June – Battle of Los Corrales: Troops of Carlos Tejedor, governor of Buenos Aires, are defeated by the National Army led by president Nicolás Avellaneda.
- 21 September – Federalization of Buenos Aires: President Avellaneda's law, Buenos Aires becomes the capital of the republic, under direct control of the federal government.
- 6 October - The ironclad ARA Almirante Brown is officially launched from a London shipyard.[1]<
- 12 October - Julio Argentino Roca begins his term as President.
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