Spanish–American War

War

The United States defeats Spain, gaining Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, while Cuba is freed from Spanish rule.

Related events

June 12, 1898★★★★★

Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims the independence of the Philippines from Spain at Kawit, Cavite.

RevolutionPolitics· Philippines, Spain

1899 – 1902★★★★★

After Spain cedes the Philippines to the United States, forces of the Philippine Republic fight American rule but are defeated.

War· Philippines, United States

December 30, 1896★★★★★

Filipino writer and patriot José Rizal is executed by Spanish colonial authorities in Manila, galvanising the Philippine Revolution.

DeathRevolution· Philippines, Spain

1895★★★★★

Phan Đình Phùng, leader of the Hương Khê uprising, dies, marking the end of the Cần Vương movement.

DeathWar· Vietnam

December 12, 1901★★★★★

Guglielmo Marconi reports receiving a radio signal in Newfoundland transmitted from Cornwall across the Atlantic.

Technology· United Kingdom, Canada

December 17, 1903★★★★★

At Kitty Hawk, the Wright brothers make the first controlled, powered, heavier-than-air flight.

Technology· United States