Philippines
Some of the key events about Philippines
- 1521The first circumnavigation of the globe was completed, with the expedition reaching the Philippines
- 1521The first circumnavigation expedition led to Spanish colonization of the Philippines
- 1565The first permanent Spanish settlement in the Philippines was established in Cebu
- 1762British forces occupied Manila during the Seven Years' War
- 1863The first railway in Southeast Asia opened in the Philippines
- 1872Three Filipino priests were executed, sparking nationalist sentiments
- 1896The Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule began
- 1898The Philippines declared independence from Spain
- 1899The Philippine-American War started, resulting in significant casualties
- 1935The Commonwealth of the Philippines was established, granting more autonomy to the country
- 1942Japan invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II
- 1946The Philippines gained full independence from the United States
- 1965Martial law was declared, leading to human rights abuses and economic decline
- 1983A prominent opposition leader was assassinated, triggering widespread protests
- 1986The People Power Revolution peacefully overthrew the authoritarian regime
- 1991Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing widespread destruction and economic losses
- 1992The U.S. military bases in the Philippines were closed, marking a new era of sovereignty
- 2010The Philippines held its first automated national elections
- 2013Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated parts of the Philippines, causing thousands of deaths
- 2015The Philippines hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit
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