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 * 1818: José de San Martín secures the independence of Chile at the battle of Maipú
 * 1827: Carlos María de Alvear defeats a Brazilian force at the battle of Camacuá
 * 1849: Death of general Mariano Necochea
 * 1990: The Supreme Court of Argentina is expanded from five members to nine.