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
- April 1898 – December 10, 1898★★★★★
Spanish–American War
The United States defeats Spain, gaining Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, while Cuba is freed from Spanish rule.
War· United States, Spain, Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico - 1899 – 1902★★★★★
Philippine–American War
After Spain cedes the Philippines to the United States, forces of the Philippine Republic fight American rule but are defeated.
War· Philippines, United States