Tuesday, January 5, 2010

JANUARY 6

1812 - Melchora Aquino de Ramos, Filipino revolutionary against Spanish colonial forces,is born; she would become known as "Tandang Sora" ("Old Sora"), earning the title of "Mother of Revolution" for her role in extending aid and moral support to injured Katipuneros.

1838 - Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail publicly demonstrate the electric telegraphic system for the first time in New Jersey, United States.
1942 - Japanese forces are able to capture 11 United States Navy Corps nurses following the Fall of Manila, Philippines, during World War II.

1992 - The United States gives a 45-moratorium on silicone-gel breast implants pending safety investigations.

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