May Revolution Day 2023: Date, History, Colonialised Countries by Spain

In the sixteenth century, Spanish immigrants began settling in Argentina and intermarrying with non-Spaniards. Nonetheless, Spain established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires in 1580.

May Revolution Day, or Dia de la Revolución de Mayo, is commemorated annually in Argentina on May 25. The national holiday commemorates the revolution and establishment of an autonomous government on May 25, 1810. The occasion is also known as National Day and Revolution Day. In the sixteenth century, Spanish interaction with Argentina began with the immigration of Spaniards and the establishment of Spanish settlements. In 1776, when the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata was established, Spain’s colonisation of Argentina began officially. On May 25, 1810, the revolution led to the establishment of Argentina’s first independent government.

The background of May Revolution Day

In the sixteenth century, Spanish immigrants began settling in Argentina and intermarrying with non-Spaniards. Nonetheless, Spain established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires in 1580. Then, in 1776, King Charles III of Spain founded the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata with Buenos Aires as its capital. Thus, Spain appointed a Spanish viceroy over the country, which angered the native Argentinians.

The British invasion of Buenos Aires in 1806 was one of a number of domestic and international events that contributed to the Revolution. The people appointed a new viceroy, the Frenchman Santiago de Liniers, who liberated the city from the British in 1806 and again in 1807. Through the Junta of Seville, Spain was able to appoint a new viceroy to succeed Liniers in 1809.

However, the Revolution was ignited when Argentines discovered that the Junta of Seville had disbanded after Seville’s capture by France. 1810 saw the formation of Argentina’s First National Government and the Primera Junta between May 18 and May 25, a period now known as May Week. Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros, the viceroy of Spain, was compelled to resign. The revolution was primarily peaceful, but it led to the Argentine Independence War.

During national celebrations on May Revolution Day, church services are conducted and government officials address the populace. Additionally, performances are performed at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. To enable people to participate in the festivities, a variety of free transport services are provided.

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