Efemérides 16 de marzo: Argentina y el mundo
Ancient Highlights: Key Events on March 16th
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On this day, March 16th, several significant events unfolded across Argentina and the world:
1892: Birth of César Vallejo
celebrated as perhaps the greatest Spanish-language poet of the 20th century, César Vallejo was born in Santiago de Chuco, peru. His initial works, Los heraldos negros and trilce, profoundly impacted the literary world.
1968: The My Lai Massacre
The Vietnam War saw one of it’s most infamous events as U.S. soldiers perpetrated a massacre in the village of My Lai. Under the command of Lieutenant William Calley, the troops engaged in horrific acts: ”Violan a mujeres y niñas, matan al ganado, prenden fuego a las casas de la aldea y, antes de irse, acribillan a todos los pobladores.” Reports estimated up to 500 deaths.
The carnage was halted by helicopter officer hugh Thompson, who, from above, ordered his men to fire upon their fellow soldiers to prevent further killing of unarmed civilians. thompson promptly reported the incident. This event, though not the only one of its kind, “quedó como símbolo de la barbarie de la guerra y sacudió a la sociedad estadounidense.” Calley was initially sentenced to life imprisonment for 22 murders but later received a pardon from Richard Nixon in 1972.
1978: Death of Juan Rodolfo Wilcock
in Lubriano, Italy, the writer Juan Rodolfo Wilcock passed away at the age of 58.Born in Buenos Aires in 1919, Wilcock began his literary career with poetry in the early 1940s. He translated Nicholas Blake’s La bestia debe morir, which became the first novel in the El Séptimo Círculo collection, curated by Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares.
In 1956, he co-authored the play Los traidores with Silvina Ocampo. After moving to Rome in 1957,he began writing in Italian and even appeared in Pier Paolo Pasolini’s film El Evangelio según San Mateo. His notable works include the novels El templo etrusco, Los dos indios alegres, El estereoscopio de los solitarios, and El ingeniero, and also the short story collections El caos, La sinagoga de los iconoclastas, and El libro de los monstruos. Posthumously, the novel la boda de Hitler y María Antonieta en el infierno and his collected poetry were published.
2003: The Death of Rachel Corrie
Activist Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old American, was killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip, after being struck by an Israeli army bulldozer. Witnesses claimed the act was deliberate. Corrie had traveled to support the palestinian cause. Her personal diary, detailing her experiences, was later adapted into the play My name is Rachel corrie.
2013: Death of Martínez de Hoz
José Alfredo Martínez de Hoz died at 87 years old. He was under house arrest for the Gutheim case. As the Minister of Economy during the dictatorship from 1976 to 1981, under Jorge Rafael Videla, his policies “reconfiguró la Argentina”: the economy was re-primarized, and a significant process of deindustrialization was accentuated. Financial speculation took precedence over production, and the external debt surged from $6 billion to $45 billion. He was pardoned by Carlos Menem and “en sus últimos años afrontó su responsabilidad en el caso Gutheim, caratulado como de lesa humanidad.”
2023: Farewell to Enrique Symns
Enrique Symns,the journalist and writer,passed away at 77. He founded the magazine cerdos & Peces, a key publication of the democratic resurgence in the 1980s. He also contributed to El Porteño, Sur, and La Maga. Associated with Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, he performed as a monologist during the band’s shows. A counterculture icon, frequently enough compared to Hunter Thompson, he compiled his writings in Invitación al abismo. In 2004, he published his autobiography, El señor de los venenos.
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Ancient Highlights: Key Events on March 16th – Q&A
March 16th has been a notable date throughout history, witnessing the birth and passing of influential figures and marking events that have shaped our world. Here’s a Q&A exploring some key moments that occured on this day.
César Vallejo: The Poet’s Birth
When was César Vallejo born?
César Vallejo was born on March 16, 1892, in Santiago de Chuco, Peru.
Who was César vallejo?
César Vallejo is celebrated as one of the greatest Spanish-language poets of the 20th century. Rooted in his European, Peruvian, and indigenous heritage, his work profoundly impacted the literary world and is recognized as a major contribution to global modernism.
What are some of César Vallejo’s most famous works?
His initial works, notably Los heraldos negros (The Black Heralds) and Trilce, are among his most famous and impactful works.
The My Lai Massacre: A Dark Day in Vietnam
What was the My Lai Massacre?
The My Lai Massacre was a horrific event during the Vietnam War were U.S. soldiers perpetrated a massacre in the village of My Lai on March 16, 1968.Under the command of Lieutenant William Calley, troops engaged in horrific acts against unarmed civilians.
What atrocities were committed during the My Lai Massacre?
The U.S. soldiers committed numerous atrocities, including the murder of hundreds of unarmed civilians, rape of women and girls, killing livestock, and burning down homes.
How many people died in the My Lai Massacre?
Reports estimate that up to 500 unarmed villagers were killed during the My lai Massacre.
Who stopped the My Lai Massacre?
Helicopter officer Hugh Thompson, witnessing the carnage from above, ordered his men to fire upon their fellow soldiers to prevent further killing of unarmed civilians and promptly reported the incident.
What happened to Lieutenant William Calley?
William Calley was initially sentenced to life imprisonment for 22 murders but later received a pardon from President Richard Nixon in 1972.