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January 17 is a date full of historical, cultural and sporting events that have left their mark on the collective memory of Argentina. On January 17, 1812 Juan José Castelli passed awayprominent Argentine lawyer and politician known as “the orator of the May Revolution.” Castelli was a key figure in the independence movement of 1810 and played a fundamental role in the First Junta.


But it is not only a date with a political meaning, it is also the birthday of Luis Alberto Spinettaone of the most influential musicians in the history of Argentine and Latin American rock. Known as “El Flaco”, Spinetta left an indelible legacy for the country’s music.
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Today’s anniversaries, January 17
- Death of Juan José Castelli (1812)
- Creation of the National Democratic Party (1931)
- Birth of Indio Solari (1949)
- Birth of Luis Alberto Spinetta (1950)
- Diego Maradona’s first match in Boca Juniors (1981)
- Puerto Madryn Tragedy (1988)
- Death of Hebe Uhart (2018)
Rest of the world
- 1962 Canadian actor and comedian Jim Carrey is born.
- 1964 Lawyer and former American first lady Michelle Obama is born.
- 1969 Dutch DJ Tiësto is born.
- 1975 In the United States, Bob Dylan releases his studio album Blood on the Tracks.
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