In the September 6th anniversary, these events that occurred on a day like today in Argentina and the world stand out:
1906. Luis Federico Leloir is born
The second Argentine Nobel Prize winner in science was born in Paris: Luis Federico Leloir. He received his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the UBA in 1932. He worked at the Institute of Biochemical Research of the Campomar Foundation. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to him in 1970 for his work on sugar nucleotides and their function in the production of carbohydrates. Outside of science, he was the creator of salsa golf. He died in 1987.
1930. The overthrow of Yrigoyen
First coup d’état in Argentine history. General José Félix Uriburu overthrows Hipólito Yrigoyen. A fascist military dictatorship begins, which will continue through fraud with General Agustín P. Justo. The so-called Infamous Decade will be characterized by the corruption of the conservatives.
1943. The birth of Roger Waters
Roger Waters was born in Surrey. The bassist was a member of Pink Floyd from 1967 until his departure from the band in the mid-1980s. After Syd Barrett left, he became the group’s main lyricist, during a fruitful period that included albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. He remains active as a solo artist.
1979. The IACHR arrives in Argentina
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights arrives in Argentina in the midst of the military dictatorship. The commissioners settle in Buenos Aires, then in Córdoba and Tucumán, and collect 5,580 complaints about crimes committed by the repressors. They remain in the country until September 20, amid the hostility of the pro-government press. The IACHR report, published in April 1980, confirms the existence of missing persons and massive violations of human rights.
1987. Peronism wins the elections
The elections for governor and deputies give a wide victory to Peronism. The UCR can barely hold on to the city of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Córdoba and Río Negro. The highlight of the day is the victory of Antonio Cafiero in the province of Buenos Aires, which positions him for the 1989 presidential elections together with two governors re-elected that Sunday. They are the also Peronist Carlos Menem and Eduardo Angeloz, who emerges as an alternative to the radicals while Alfonsinism begins to languish, punished at the polls by the economic decline of the Austral Plan and the disappointment over the handling of the Easter crisis.
1990. Tom Fogerty dies
Tom Fogerty, guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, has died at the age of 48. A blood transfusion had made him HIV positive. He was a member of the band in its early years, until he left in 1971 due to disagreements with his brother John, the group’s singer. Since then, he has continued with his solo career.
1992. Roberto Grela dies
Guitarist and composer Roberto Grela dies at the age of 79. He played with Aníbal Troilo, and the two formed a quartet. He also formed the Cuarteto San Telmo, together with Leopoldo Federico.
1998. Goodbye to Akira Kurosawa
One of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Akira Kurosawa, has died. He was 88 years old. The Japanese director made a name for himself in 1950 with Rashomon, followed by Seven Samurai (which was remade in Hollywood in The Magnificent Seven) and Throne of Blood, his adaptation of Macbeth. He would later film Yojimbo, Dersu Uzala, Kagemusha, Ran (his retelling of King Lear) and Rhapsody in August, among other titles. He received an Oscar for his lifetime achievement in 1990.
2007. Luciano Pavarotti dies
Luciano Pavarotti died of cancer. The Italian tenor was 71 years old. He had become an opera star in the 1970s, with sales that exceeded the boundaries of the genre. He was also part of The Three Tenors, alongside the Spaniards José Carreras and Plácido Domingo.
2021. The death of Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jean-Paul Belmondo, an icon of French cinema, has died at the age of 88. His country is giving him a state funeral. He starred in classics of the Nouvelle Vague, such as Breathless and Pierrot le fou. He also acted in Is Paris Burning?, The Mississippi Mermaid, The Magnificent, The Professional and Les Misérables, among other films.
2022. Magdalena Ruiz Guiñazú dies
Magdalena Ruiz Guiñazú, one of Argentina’s most renowned journalists, has died at the age of 91. Daughter of a foreign minister of the Infamous Decade, she worked in photojournalism before moving into television and, above all, radio. She was the absolute owner of the first morning news for decades. In 1984 she joined the National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons.
Plus, it’s National Public Relations Day.
