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July 9 in History

Momentous events that unfolded on July 9 across the centuries.

Congress of Tucumán Declares Argentine Independence

PoliticsCongress of Tucumán Declares Argentine IndependenceJuly 9, 1816 · San Miguel de Tucumán, ArgentinaDelegates from the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata formally declare independence from Spain.