Today in Latin American History
King Juan Carlos I of Spain was Born in 1938
January 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today in Latin American history, King Juan Carlos I of Spain was born in 1938.
On 22 November 1975, two days after General Francisco Franco’s death, Juan Carlos was designated King according to the law of succession promulgated by Franco.
The King is still in power today.
Other events that occurred on this day:
- Today in LatAm history, Colombian astronomer Julio Garavito Armero was born in 1865
