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Today in Philippine History

Two events in Philippine history happened on this day, the 24th of April, according to Wikipedia.

1521 - Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
1565 - Cebu is established becoming the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.

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