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Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
1913Aug, 17

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez, Argentinian race car driver (d. 1989)
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez (17 August 1913 – 16 December 1989) was a racing driver from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 18 January 1953, in which he scored two championship points.

He was a very popular driver, a regular entrant and multiple-time champion in the Turismo Carretera series, like his brother Juan.

He died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. The Buenos Aires circuit was renamed with his and his brother’s name.

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  • 25Jun

    Great Reunion of 1913

    American Civil War veterans begin arriving at the Great Reunion of 1913.
  • 3Jul

    Great Reunion of 1913

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  • 4Jul

    Great Reunion of 1913

    President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
  • 16Aug

    HMS Queen Mary

    Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.