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Am 9 July 1816, the Declaration of Independence of the United Provinces of the Silver River (Argentina) was adopted. This date is considered the birthdate of the Republic of Argentina, and it is celebrated as an official holiday in the country – Independence Day in Argentina.

After Napoleon captured Spain and deposed King Ferdinand VII from the throne, on 25 May 1810, the Cabildo of Buenos Aires established the Provisional Government Junta of La Plata, which was intended to rule in Ferdinand’s name until he returned to the throne.

Subsequently, a long-lasting struggle ensued between the authorities of Buenos Aires, which sought to unite the country, and the internal provinces, which resented this dependence on Buenos Aires. All these factors delayed the adoption of the Declaration of Independence until 9 July 1816.

Ultimately, the National Congress, convened in Tucuman (a city in northwestern Argentina), declared the United Provinces of La Plata independent from Spain.