The Anniversary of the Death of General Martín Miguel de Güemes, also known as Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes, is observed in Argentina every June 17. This public holiday honors General Güemes, a key figure in the Argentine War of Independence, who was born in 1785 and began his military career at the age of 23. After the May Revolution of 1810, he fought against Spanish troops and later led a successful guerrilla campaign in Salta, where he became the governor. Güemes was ultimately killed in 1820 during a civil conflict, but his legacy as a national hero endures. The holiday celebrates his significant contributions to Argentina's independence struggle, and it is marked by various commemorative events throughout the country.