02 April - Malvinas Day (Argentina)

 

April 2nd is commemorated as Malvinas Day in Argentina. This day marks the anniversary of the Argentine military's 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas in Spanish), a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the islands, which it calls the Malvinas.

The invasion led to a ten-week conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom, known as the Falklands War. The war resulted in the British recapture of the islands and the restoration of British administration. The conflict claimed the lives of hundreds of Argentine and British servicemen, as well as civilians, and had significant political ramifications for both countries.

Malvinas Day is observed in Argentina with ceremonies, memorials, and events to honor those who fought and died during the conflict and to reaffirm Argentina's claim to the islands. It's a day of remembrance and reflection on a pivotal moment in Argentine history.