September 1954
Exile of Ernesto "Che" Guevara
Guevara arrives in Mexico City in early September 1954, and renews his friendship with ¥ico Lopez and the other Cuban exiles whom he had met in Guatemala
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Mexico City in Argentina. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Guevara arrives in Mexico City in early September 1954, and renews his friendship with ¥ico Lopez and the other Cuban exiles whom he had met in Guatemala
Scores twice as Argentina open their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over South Korea.
Heads Argentina's opening goal in the 3-1 World Cup victory over South Korea.
Gives Argentina an early lead as they control the group-stage match and defeat Bulgaria 2-0.
Adds Argentina's second goal late in the match to complete a 2-0 World Cup victory over Bulgaria.
Dribbles through the England defence to score a celebrated solo quarter-final goal.
Scores the controversial opening goal against England with his hand in the quarter-final.
Scores both goals as Argentina defeat Belgium 2-0 in the semi-final.
Scores Argentina's decisive third goal in the final against West Germany.
Wins the World Cup Golden Ball after leading Argentina through an outstanding championship campaign.
Coaches Argentina to their second FIFA World Cup title with a 3-2 final victory over West Germany.
Heads Argentina into the lead against West Germany in the World Cup final.
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany.
Releases Jorge Burruchaga with the pass that produces Argentina's decisive third goal in the World Cup final.
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