9 July 1816 Posted on July 8, 2013 by 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