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Walt Disney Released Pinocchio
Pinocchio Trailer (1940)
Walt Disney was developing the story of Pinocchio in 1940. The movie was released in February 7, 1940. It was about a wooden puppet who dreamed to become a real boy. He was prone to telling lies, and when he does, his nose extends. Pinocchio has appeared in many adaptations in other media. -
Philippine Language
Filipino Language TutorialThe period of Spanish rule brought many borrowed words into the Tagalog language. Some examples are number system or household words, etc. After the new Republic of Philippines died down, American occupation began. he Americans proclaimed English as the official language of the Philippines. An agreement was decided that in 1946, Philippines would become independent of the US again. So on June 7, 1940, President Manuel Quezon proclaimed Tagalog as one of the official languages in the Philippines. -
First and Only Third Term President
Election for Third Term PresidentOn this day in 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is re-elected for an unprecedented third term as president of the United States. Roosevelt was elected to a third term with the promise of maintaining American neutrality as far as foreign wars were concerned. -
Japanese Takeover
Japanese Takeover 1941In the 1940s, Japanese occupation opened a new phase of revolutionary action in the Philippines- an underground guerilla movement. A surprise attack occurred in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on December 8, 1941 which commenced the participation of the Philippines in World War 2. There were massive attacks, continuous battles, and destruction that occurred during this period. The Japanese also introduced a new government and founded the Philippine Executive Commission. -
Bataan Death March
Bataan Death MarchAfter the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II. Japanese assembled about 78,000 prisoners (12,000 U.S. and 66,000 Filipino). The men, already desperately weakened by hunger and disease, suffered unspeakably during the March. Regardless of their condition, POWs who could not continue or keep up with the pace were summarily executed.Thousands perished in what became known as the Bataan Death March. -
Leyte Landing and WW2
Leyte BattleOn October 20, 1944, landed in Leyte Gulf with Sergio Osmena Sr. and CarlosP. Romulo. This signaled the retaking of the Philippines from the Japanese soldiers.It was also a fulfillment of MacArthur’s promise in 942 when he said “I shall return.” On December 8, 1944, the Japanese used its members, composed of Filipinos, to inform on guerrilla sympathizers. Many of the members were prosecuted after the war for the atrocities they committed against the people. -
Hitler Committes Suicide
Movie : Hitler Suicide SceneOn this day in 1945, holed up in a bunker under his headquarters in Berlin, Adolf Hitler commits suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. Hitler’s death was publicly announced on May 1, 1945. Hitler and Braun’s charred remains were found a couple of days later. The Russians photographed the remains and then reburied them twice in secret locations. -
Roxas for President
President Manuel RoxasWhen the Congress of the Philippines was convened in 1945, the legislators elected in 1941 chose Manuel Roxas as Senate President. In the Philippine national elections of 1946, Roxas ran for president. He had the staunch support of General MacArthur. In the April 23,1946 election, Roxas won 54% of the vote, and the Liberal Party won a majority in the legislature. When the Philippines gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946, Roxas became the first president of the new republic. -
Miguela's Birth Date
Miguela Flores Manansala was born on May 8, 1946 at 4:30 AM. She was born in Bario Bagang Masantol, Pampanga. -
Philippine Independence from US
Philippine IndependenceOn July 4, 1946, representatives of the United States of America and of the Republic of the Philippines signed a Treaty of General Relations between the two governments. The treaty provided for the recognition of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines as of July 4, 1946, and the relinquishment of American sovereignty over the Philippine Islands. -
First Communion
Miguela's first communion was held on March 20, 1954. -
Miguela Graduates Middle School
On March 27, 1961, Miguela graduated middle school. In the Philippines, there are no such thing as 7th or 8th grade, it simply just goes 6th and then you graduate. -
18th Birthday
In the Philippines, your 18th birthday is the most important, just like quinceanera. Miguela celebrated her 18th birthday with her family. The things that were neccessary were that the birthday celebrant has to dance wtih 18 boys and of course, food. -
Miguela was Crowned Miss San Isidro
April 24, 1965, Miguela was crowned as Miss San Isidro in Masantol, Pampangga. She also won money form this event. -
She Attended A Festival
On this day, Miguela attended the Mutya Ng Rizal Water Lily Club Festival at Masantal, Pampangga. -
Miguela's Wedding Day
On March 22, 1967, Miguela got married to Francisco Manansala. Miguela's original name was Miguela Flores, but sisnce she got married to Francisco Manansala, she got his surname which makes it Miguela Flores Manansala. -
Miguela's Frist Child Was Born
On March 27, 2014 at 6:00 AM, Miguela's first child was born. She names her Maria Luisa Manansala (to the left of the picture). -
Nixon Resigns
Nixon Adressing ResignationOn August 9, 1974 President Nixon resigned his term of office. Nixon stated he decided he must resign when he concluded that he no longer had "a strong enough political base in the Congress" to make it possible for him to complete his term of office.While Nixon acknowledged that some of his judgments “were wrong,” he made no confessions of “crimes and misdemeanors” with which the House Judiciary Committee charged him in its bill of impeachment. -
President of the Pastoral Church
On June 20, 2001-2003, Miguela was president of the Pastoral Church. She helped organzie events and arrange the church for it to look better. -
Miguela's Husband Died
On June 20, 2001, Miguela's husband died due to a heart problem.
