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What are the important Philippine historic events during October?

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I REALLY NEED TO KNOW THE DIFFERENT EVENTS DURING OCTOBER IN THE PHILIPPINES!! Please state the exact date =( i really need help.... =(

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  2. October 4, 1762 - British forces sieged Intramuros; Spaniards later reclaimed the walled city.

    October 20, 1944 - General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines via Palo, Leyte.

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    I did some further research and here are more:

    October 3, 1646. For the second time, the Spanish fleet defeated the British warship in Manila Bay. This event is commemorated in a yearly feast called " La Naval de Manila."

    October 5, 1762. The British fleet defeated the Spanish warship allowing the British rule the country for two years.

    October 31, 1829. Francisco Dagohoy, a cabeza de barangay of Bohol and the leader of the longest uprising (8 years), surrendered to the Spaniards.

    October 16, 1907. The first Philippine Assembly was inaugurated at Manila Grand Opera House. Sergio Osmena was elected as speaker and Manuel L. quezon as Majority Floor Leader.

    October 13, 1913. The Underwood-Simons Law took effect, allowing an open trade between the United States and the Philippines.

    October 24, 1944. This day the prominent battle of Leyte Gulf took place, where the island of Leyte was filled massively with an amphibious force of 700 vessels and 174,000 army and navy servicemen. By December 1944, the islands of Leyte and Mindoro had been cleared of the Japanese.

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