20FEB2019 - Holiday Today - Argentina

Argentina - Battle of Salta Day
February 20 is Battle of Salta Day in Argentina. In 2013, it was celebrated as a public holiday to mark the 200th anniversary of the battle.
The Battle of Salta was one of the most important battles during the Argentine War of Independence. It took place on the plains of Castañares, north of the present-day city of Salta. In this battle, the troops of the United Provinces of South America defeated the royalist army under the command of general Pío de Tristán. The royalists surrendered unconditionally, giving up their weapons.

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