This Sunday 29 of September are commemorated 60 years since the famous character created by the cartoonist Quino appeared for the first time in a comic strip, back in 1964.

Although his official debut was that year, The creation of Mafalda has another important date: his “real” birth occurred on 15 March 1962, when Joaquín Salvador Lavado, known worldwide as Quino, shaped the girl who would become an icon of graphic humor.

Mafalda has been, since its beginnings, a girl with an unwavering critical sense, using humor to reflect on topics such as peace, human rights and social justice. His sharp look at reality is still current, which has made her an admired character not only in Argentina, but all over the world.

Curious facts about Mafalda:

– In 1965, his dear friends Felipe appeared, Manolito and Susanita. But nevertheless, the 25 June 1973, Mafalda and her gang said goodbye to readers forever. In less than ten years, Its popularity had already reached the entire world.

– The comics have been translated into more than 30 Languages, including english, French, Italian and German, and are enjoyed by children and adults alike..

– In 1977, UNICEF chose Mafalda and her friends to be part of a global campaign for the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.

– In 1986, The character was an emblem in the first school board elections in Spain.

– In 1990, pirated editions of the strips emerged in Taiwan.

– Mafalda has also been made into a film and has been adapted to animations and plays..

For those who want to relive their adventures, The book “Todo Mafalda” by Ediciones de la Flor compiles all the strips published along with tributes made by Quino's colleagues, like Caloi, Fontanarrosa, Coincidentally, Rudy, Rep and Daniel Paz, who have expressed their admiration for the character.

Today, Mafalda is still very present in Buenos Aires, your natal city, where you can find sculptures, murals and various related products, but his legacy lives mainly in libraries. In two of them, the Julio Saguier Library + Espacio Mafalda and Espacio Mafalda in the Padre Mugica neighborhood, fans can enjoy the complete collection of his stories. further, at the Ricardo Güiraldes Library, It is possible to consult and pick up copies of “Todo Mafalda”.