16th September 1955: Uprising that topples Juan Perón from power in Argentina begins

The Revolución Libertadora began in Argentina, resulting in the end of Juan Perón’s second term as President. Juan Perón had been elected President of Argentina in 1946 with overwhelming support from the country’s working class thanks in large part to his wife, Evita. Perón went on to win a second term but, before long, the economy began to falter. This coincided with Evita’s death from cancer in July 1952, and Perón soon found his support amongst the working classes declining. By 1955 Perón’...