What happened a day like today? May 7 is a date marked by key events in Peruvian history. In 1904, the President died in office Manuel Candamopromoter of the Lima-Chorrillos tram.
In 1924, Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre He founded the Apra in Mexico, a party that would mark the country’s policy during the twentieth century. In 1934 the Bishop Miguel Irízarkey figure in Chalaca Pastoral.
In 1952 he died José “Bom Bom” Coronadonational boxing icon. And in 1981, the presenter Kiko Ledgard He suffered an accident that moved him away from TV. Each event left a mark on the soul of Peru.
Manuel Candamo Iriarte He was a Peruvian politician who held the presidency of the country twice: in 1895 as the leader of a provisional board and between 1903 and 1904 as a constitutional president.
From a wealthy family, he studied at the Guadalupe College and in the university of San Marcos. He actively participated in politics, being senator and president of the Senate in several legislatures.
During his brief presidential mandate, he promoted projects such as rail expansion and Inauguration of the Lima-Chorrillos electric tram. He died actually in 1904, leaving a significant legacy in Peruvian political history.
The American Revolutionary Popular Alliance (APRA)It is a Peruvian political party founded in 1924 by Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torreinitially as a Latin American anti -imperialist movement.
In 1930 it was established as a party in Peru, becoming one of the most influential political forces in the country. Your ideology combines social justicedemocracy, continental integration and rejection of imperialism. Throughout its history, he has faced persecution, proscriptions and conflicts with authoritarian governments.
Peru ruled in two periods under the presidency of Alan Garcia(1985–1990 and 2006–2011). The APRA remains a historical symbol of political and social struggle.
-Miguel Iízar Campos He was a religious Spanish passionist who developed an extensive pastoral work in Peru. Ordered priest in 1957, he arrived in the country in 1960, working in parishes and as a university professor.
He was appointed bishop of Apostolic Vicariate of Yurimaguas In 1972 and subsequently Bishop of Callao in 1995, a position he held until 2011. He stood out for his commitment to the most needy, promoting projects such as the Pachacútec labor university.
He was also general secretary of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference and president of Cáritas del Perú. He died in 2018 in Bilbao, Spain.
José “Bom Bom” Coronado Solano He was an outstanding Peruvian boxer born in Chincha Alta. From a young age, he demonstrated exceptional skills in the ring, highlighting for his refined technique and resistance.
At 17, he consecrated himself South American champion in the pen categorystaying undefeated in several international fights. His elegant style and charisma made him a popular idol during the 1930s and 1940s.
However, his life had a tragic end: He died at 31 in Lima Due to liver and renal complications, leaving an indelible legacy in the history of Peruvian boxing.
Kiko Ledgardiconic Peruvian presenter, suffered a serious accident on May 7, 1981, falling from the terrace of the Hotel Country Club De Lima while posing for the press, after announcing his return to national television.
The fall caused multiple fractures and a Severe craniocerebral traumaleaving him three months without recognizing his family. Although he survived, his health was affected and did not conduct programs again.
In 1984 he made a brief appearance in the program “Superstar”. He died in Madrid in 1995, leaving an indelible legacy on Peruvian and Spanish television.
