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Rodrigo Palacio
1982Feb, 5

Rodrigo Palacio

Rodrigo Palacio, Argentinian footballer
Rodrigo Sebastián Palacio Alcalde (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈðɾiɣo paˈlasjo]; born 5 February 1982) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Brescia. He is the son of José Ramón Palacio, a historic player of Club Olimpo during the 1980s. Palacio holds a Spanish passport, allowing him to be counted as an EU player.At international level, Palacio has represented the Argentina national team at two FIFA World Cups and a Copa América, winning runner-up medals at the 2014 World Cup and the 2007 Copa América.

Beyond his qualities as a footballer, Palacio is also known for his rattail braid hairstyle.

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  • 4May

    Falklands War

    Twenty sailors are killed when the British Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield is hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile during the Falklands War.
  • 25May

    Falklands War

    HMS Coventry is sunk during the Falklands War.
  • 6Jun

    Operation Peace for the Galilee

    The Lebanon War begins. Forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut.
  • 11Sep

    1982 Invasion of Lebanon

    The international forces that were guaranteeing the safety of Palestinian refugees following Israel's 1982 Invasion of Lebanon leave Beirut. Five days later, several thousand refugees are massacred in the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps by Phalange forces.
  • 14Oct

    War on Drugs

    U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs.