Historical Events tagged with "yrigoyen"
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Politics & Government
Failed Assassination of President Hipólito Yrigoyen
December 24th, 1929 95 years ago
An assassination attempt was made on Argentine President Hipólito Yrigoyen during a Christmas Eve event in Buenos Aires. The assailant, armed with a revolver, fired shots at Yrigoyen but missed, as the President quickly ducked for cover. The event took place amidst political tensions in Argentina, with Yrigoyen's government facing increasing opposition. The attempt did not result in any injuries to the President, but it underscored the fragile political climate of the time.
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