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Paraguayan War

Took place on October 12, 1864

162

Years ago

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The 163rd anniversary falls on October 12, 2027, in 352 days.

The Paraguayan War, also known as the War of the Triple Alliance, was a war in South America that lasted from 1864 to 1870. It was fought between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

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