Juan Peron becomes absolute ruler of Argentina 70 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1945)


Video: 'Discurso de Peron el 17 de Octubre 1945'

(Wednesday, October 17, 1945, 11:10 p.m. local time) — Col. Juan Peron, who only eight days ago was thrown out of the Argentine Government by the army and was later sent as a prisoner to the island of Martin Garcia, staged a coup today, becoming absolute ruler of Argentina.