17 January 1957Battle of La PlataErnesto "Che" Guevara
Guevara participates in the Rebel Army's successful attack on the La Plata army outpost.
Historical records for Argentina in 1957, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Guevara participates in the Rebel Army's successful attack on the La Plata army outpost.
Guevara participates as the rebels ambush government troops at Arroyo del Infierno.
Guevara fights in the attack on the fortified El Uvero garrison, a major early Rebel Army victory.
Scores from the penalty spot as Real Madrid defeat Fiorentina 2-0 in the European Cup final.
Fidel Castro promotes Guevara to commander and places him in charge of the newly established Column 4.
Guevara's forces attack the army post at Bueycito during the expansion of rebel operations in Oriente.
Guevara's column ambushes government forces at Pino del Agua in the Sierra Maestra.
Guevara helps establish and edit the rebel newspaper El Cubano Libre at the El Hombrito base.
Guevara establishes a permanent rebel base at El Hombrito to support operations in the Sierra Maestra.
Stars in the youthful Carasucias attack as Argentina win the South American Championship in Peru.
Scores nine goals as Argentina win the South American Championship and finishes as the tournament's joint leading scorer.
European Footballer of the Year
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