People Power Revolution By foernerm Dec 1, 1965 Marcos elected as President Elected in December 1965 - takes office in January 1966 Nov 11, 1969 Marcos Re-Election A controverisal re-election Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Mar 31, 1970 First Quarter Storm Lasted from Januray 1970 trough March 1970 Jan 3, 1970 First quarter storm Jan 30, 1970 Battle of Mendiola Aug 21, 1971 Plaza Miranda Bombing Sep 22, 1972 Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and other senators Sep 23, 1972 Declaration of Martial Law Feb 1, 1973 Constitutional Convention Feb 13, 1978 Noise barrage and the noisy explosive protest Mar 27, 1980 Ninoy Aquino heart attack Feb 27, 1981 Marcos elections, boycotted by opposition Aug 21, 1983 Ninoy Aquino Assassination Period: Aug 28, 1983 to Feb 28, 1986 Confetti revolution Mar 1, 1985 Marcos calls for SNAP elections Period: Feb 22, 1986 to Feb 25, 1986 EDSA Uprising Feb 24, 1986 Ramos and Enrile defect Feb 25, 1986 Marcos flees the Philippines Feb 13, 1988 LABAN Party Founding