April 27, 1521★★★★★
Battle of Mactan
Warriors led by the chieftain Lapulapu defeat Ferdinand Magellan's men on Mactan island; Magellan is killed.
WarExplorationDeath· Philippines, Spain, Portugal
Timeline
3 events16th century
19th century
- December 30, 1896★★★★★
Execution of José Rizal
Filipino writer and patriot José Rizal is executed by Spanish colonial authorities in Manila, galvanising the Philippine Revolution.
DeathRevolution· Philippines, Spain
20th century
- November 20, 1975★★★★★
Death of Franco and Spain's transition to democracy
Dictator Francisco Franco dies; Juan Carlos I becomes king and Spain begins its transition to democracy.
DeathPolitics· Spain