In 1800, the territory that would later become Argentina was part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, part of the Spanish Empire.
Events In 1800, Argentina was performing well economically, slightly wealthier than the United States and Cuba.A new economic history of Argentina, Volume 1 By Gerardo Della Paolera, Alan M. TaylorEconomics By William Boyes, Michael Melvin The Argentine Army, suspicious of invasion, increases its force to 14,141 soldiers.Mauser Military Rifles of the World By Robert W. D. Ball
Births Dalmacio Vélez Sársfield (February 18, 1800 – June 30, 1875) – lawyer
References