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Benigno Aquino Jr., the head of the opposition party to the then current leader, is assassinated. His assassination helped spark the revolution.
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The EDSA Revolution, also known as the People Power Revolution, removes President Marcos. Corazon Aquino, Benigno Aquino Jr.'s wife, becomes president. She is the first female Asian president.
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A new constitution is ratified. It is still in use today.
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This is the date my parents became trapped in a wonderfully pointless concept called marriage. Boy, did they learn their lesson later on!
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My big brother was born on this day. His birthday is almost the same as mine. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in historic preservation. He may be an American but he's a Brit at heart, until those American burgers cause his heart to stop, at least.
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Fidel V. Ramos is elected. He is generally accepted as a good leader.
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I was on born this day. I was almost a Valentines baby. I'm pretty awesome; at least that's what my mom tells me. Past experiences leads me to believe that she tends to be right most of the time.
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Joseph Estrada is elected as president. He won by a landslide with 39.86% of the votes
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My brother was born on this date. He goes to CHS too; he's currently a sophomore. He's a bit awkward and grumpy but he's tolerable once you get to know him.
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Estrada is impeached. The EDSA II occurs and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is named president.
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I started Kindergarten on this day. I had no idea of the journey (torture) ahead of me!
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I moved to Cumberland from South Attleboro around this time. It was a huge change in my life. I was so excited because I knew my future would be at the impeccable, crowning achievement of education that is Cumberland High School.
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My family was in Chicago for my brother's birthday. This was the first time I ever traveled outside of New England and by plane. Looking back on it, I'm surprised we weren't stopped for being part Arabic! I guess this country is not so bigotted after all. I also met my first hobo. He had no legs and asked us for food.
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I turned into a teenager on this date. I thought I was turning into an old man. Boy, how naïve I was. Yay for the onset of puberty! Awkwardness ahoy.
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The Maguindanao Massacre (also known as the Ampatuan Massacre) happens. 58 people were killed of whom 34 were journalists. This has been named the deadliest event for journalists in known history.
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Benigno Aquino III becomes president. He is the son of Benigno Aquino Jr and Corazon Aquino.
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Typhoon Haiyan strikes. Damages include over 6000 deaths, over 27,000 injured, and over $3 million. It is also called Typoon Yolanda.
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I recently turned 18. I may be an adult but I'll never let go of my inner child. One may think of this as cute or endearing of think of me as that future 'creepy' guy who still plays with legos and plays at the playground. Think what you want, I love life and am happy to be who I am.
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A president will be elected on or around this date. It cannot be the current president as a president of the Philippines can only serve one term.
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This is around the time I start attending University. I don't know what University I will be attending yet. Either way, I am nervous and excited. I will be majoring in computer engineering and hope to make a good and fulfilling career out of it. That or be stuck hating my job. Only the future will tell!
