Dates

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You see references to dates on street names and on the names of towns . 

2 April 2003 -, Malvinas Day 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falklands_War

25 May 1810 - Revolution Day (from Spain ) 

https://nationaltoday.com/may-revolution-day-argentina/

20 June 1820 -  Día de la Bandera Nacional

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(Argentina)


9 July 1816 - Independence Day 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentine_Declaration_of_Independence


28 July 1865 - Welsh Settlers arrive in Puerto Madryn 

Town called 28 Julio near Trelew

https://chubutpatagonia.gob.ar/en/destino/28-de-julio/

16 October 1888 - Cwm Hyfryd - Esquel founded 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Argentina

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y_Wladfa

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