1800 in Argentina

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.
 * The Argentine Army, suspicious of invasion, increases its force to 14,141 soldiers.

Births

 * Dalmacio Vélez Sársfield (February 18, 1800 – June 30, 1875) – lawyer