People Power Revolution By gonzalesn Nov 9, 1965 Ferdinand Marcos Gets Elected as President (December 1965) Jan 1, 1966 Marcos Takes Office (January 1966) Feb 1, 1969 Marcos Re-Election (Controversial - 1969) Jan 26, 1970 First Quarter Storm Jan 30, 1970 Battle of Mendiola Jun 1, 1971 Constitutional Convention Aug 21, 1971 Bombing in Plaza Miranda Sep 22, 1972 Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and Other Senators Sep 23, 1972 Declaration of Martial Law Jan 15, 1973 Constitutional Convention Jan 1, 1978 Founding of LABAN Party Apr 6, 1978 Noise Barrage Jan 1, 1980 Aquino Had a Heart Attack/Sent to the US Jan 1, 1981 Marcos Elections Boycotted by Opposition Aug 21, 1983 Aquino Assasination Sep 1, 1983 Confetti Revolution Nov 3, 1985 Marcos Calls for Snap Elections Feb 22, 1986 EDSA Uprising (Filipinos on EDSA) Mar 1, 1986 Marcos Flees