The ephemeris of the day: what happened on August 22 | Events in Argentina and around the world

In ephemeris of August 22 These events that happened on a day like today in Argentina and around the world stand out:

● 1862. Claude Debussy, a prominent figure in Impressionism in France, was born. His works include the two books of piano preludes, the Bergamasque Suite (which includes the famous “Claro de Luna”), the opera Pelléas and Mélisande, and the body of orchestral works covering The sea, Prelude to The Sieste of a Faun, pictures, Games and Nocturnal. He died in 1918.

● 1922. Michael Collins, one of the main leaders of the Irish Republican Army, was assassinated at the age of 31 during the civil war that followed Irish independence. He had been a member of the delegation which signed the Treaty establishing the Republic of Ireland with England.

● 1937. Raúl Peralta, better known as Raúl Lavié, was born in the province of Santa Fe. One of the great voices of Argentine popular music, began to sing tangos and fame came to him as a member of The Clan Club. Her career spans over six decades and she also tried her hand at the theater.

● 1951. The biggest mass act in Argentinian history takes place so far. More than a million people fill Avenue 9 de Julio for the so-called Cabildo Abierto del Justicialismo, with which the CGT intends to proclaim the Juan Perón-Eva Perón formula. The First Lady, who is already living with cancer which will end her life in eleven months, delays her confirmation and asks four days to reflect. On August 31, she will resign her candidacy for vice-presidency through a radio speech.

● 1961. Andrés Calamaro was born. His career took off as a member of Los Abuelos de la Nada. Later, with Ariel Rot, he formed Los Rodríguez. His solo scene came in the second half of the 90s, with albums such as High dirt, Brutal honesty and The salmon, a work that includes 5 CDs.

● 1968. Paul VI becomes the first pope to visit Latin America. The Pontiff arrives in Colombia for the International Eucharistic Congress. Visit Bogotá and Mosquera during the 48 hours of your stay in the country.

● 1972. The Trelew massacre takes place in the naval base of this town of Chubut. There, 19 members of armed organizations were taken away who were unable to escape from Rawson prison on August 15. That day, they made it to Trelew Airport while six leaders boarded a plane bound for Chile. The 19 fugitives are taken to the Almirante Zar base and at dawn on the 22nd they are shot in what is presented as an escape attempt. There are three survivors: María Antonia Berger, Alberto Miguel Camps and Ricardo René Haidar, who will disappear during the following dictatorship. The military government of Alejandro Lanusse defines the responsibilities. Three soldiers were sentenced in 2012, forty years after the incident.

● 1994. The reformed constitution is approved, which allows a four-year presidential term with re-election and introduces the ballot. The reform was possible thanks to the Pact of Olivos signed in 1993 by Carlos Menem and Raúl Alfonsín. In addition to the re-election, natural resources are provincialized, the autonomy of the city of Buenos Aires is allowed, the figure of the chief of staff is born, the senators become three per province and elected by universal suffrage, and international treaties are incorporated.

● 1998. Mexican writer Elena Garro dies at 81. Wrote novels like Memories of the future and Character reunions. In addition, he left behind a long and praised theatrical and short story. He also published the book Souvenirs from Spain 1937, about her experience during the Spanish Civil War with her then-husband Octavio Paz.

In addition, it is the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.