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In 1884, the Plaza de la Victoria was christened as Plaza de Mayo in honor of the Independence Revolution that took place on the 25th of that month back in 1810. And from then on Plaza de Mayo and the Pyramid in its center have been witnesses to every major political, social and cultural event that our country has gone thru. From political controversies to national holidays, from political gatherings to public demonstrations, the Argentine people have been gathering together around the Plaza area all throughout the 20th century. As follows, some of the most significant public events that took place in Plaza de Mayo: On May 25th 1910 during the celebration of the Centennial, the main plaza was the main scenario for the celebrations. Featuring military parades and illustrious visitors such as Pedro Montt Chilean president and Spain’s King Alfonso the 13th sister Isabel of Borbon. For more information: Email: admin@frassinetti.com Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to web blog:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here: Yahoo Contact Find me on MySpace and be my friend!