American GIs pose before bodies of dead Filipino Muslims |
1898 - Spain decides to imprison Filipino propagandist and patriot Jose Rizal after learning of his supposed history as a radical as soon as he arrives in Barcelona; Rizal will be sent back to Manila where he will stand trial after being implicated in the Philippine Revolution on grounds of his association with members of the revolutionary Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan nang manga Anak nang Bayan (KKK) movement; within four months, he will be found guilty despite issuing a manifesto disavowing the revolution and will be executed by firing squad.
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