CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, is the governing body of association football in South America. It was founded on 9 July 1916 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during the centenary celebrations of Argentina's independence, making it the oldest of the continental confederations. The founding members were Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. At the same time the first South American Championship was held, which became the Copa America. It also runs the Copa Libertadores for clubs, the continent's most prestigious club competition. Its headquarters are in Luque, near Asuncion in Paraguay. South American teams, such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, have won many World Cups.
Before and after
- from 10 June 1916 to 10 January 1919Siege of Medina
- 1 July 1916Birth of Olivia de Havilland
- 8 July 1916Establishment of Acadia National Park
- 9 July 1916Birth of Edward Heath
- 9 July 1916Founding of CONMEBOL
- 15 July 1916Founding of Boeing
- from 3 August 1916 to 5 August 1916Battle of Romani
- from 12 September 1916 to 11 December 1916Monastir Offensive
- 13 September 1916Birth of Roald Dahl
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