9 July 1816 July 8, 2013 Author: Staff Argentina declares its independence from Spain. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label." Barack Obama — Click here for more from Barack Obama Related posts: 30 January 1933 1 September 1939 4 February 2004 4 July 1569 9 July 1986 9 July 1877 2 April 1982 2 April 1982 24 April 1982 Categories: History Tags: 1816, 9 July