History of the Philippines
- In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan , a Portuguese navigator working for Spain, explored the Philippines.
- In 1898, the Filipino President Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence.
- In 1899, the Philippines was ceded to the United States after the Spanish-American War.
- The Filipinos rebelled against the Americans until the Philippine president was captured in 1901.
- In 1916, a Philippine legislature was established.
- In 1946, the Philippines became completely independent.