Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes 2023 – Martín Miguel de Güemes Day is a public holiday and is observed on June 17th every year in Argentina. The may highlights Martín Miguel de Güemes, a 19th-century military leader, on the anniversary of his death in 1821.
History of Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
- Martín Miguel de Güemes was born in Salta to a wealthy on February 8th, 1785.
- Güemes received command of a guerrilla force of gauchos, that became known as “Los Gauchos de Güemes,” after the 1810 May Revolution.
- Martín Miguel de Güemes played an important role in the Battle of Suipacha in November 1810, which was the first military victory for Argentine patriots in the war.
Martín Miguel de Güemes Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 17 | Saturday |
| 2024 | June 17 | Monday |
| 2025 | June 17 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | June 17 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | June 17 | Thursday |
What is Martin Miguel de Guemes Day?
Martín Miguel Day honors The Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes.
Who started the Argentine Revolution?
The three main dictators Generals Juan Carlos Onganía, Marcelo Levingston and Alejandro Lanusse played an instrumental role in the Argentine Revolution or “Revolución Argentina”.