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June 24 is the 175th day of the year ... 1571 – Miguel López de Legazpi conquers Manila for Spain, modern day capital of the Philippines. ... 2010 – At Wimbledon
September 26 – An explosion rocks the De La Salle University in Manila during the last day of the 2010 Bar Exams. [ 17 ] September 30 – Activist, artist and tour guide Carlos Celdran is arrested for shouting and bearing a sign with the word "Dámaso" at the Manila Cathedral during an ecumenical service, to protest the bishops' stance ...
Just like before, it ran for 10 days starting on the foundation day of Manila on June 24. Some of its succeeding festivals would later start a few days earlier, such as the 1994 edition that became infamous for a cheating scandal that occurred during the awarding ceremonies on 22 June of that year. The Festival lasted until 2004.
The 2010 Manny V. Pangilinan Invitational Championships also known as the 2010 Smart Philippines Invitational Challenge, was a five-team basketball tournament hosted from June 24-27, 2010. [1] The tournament, named after Filipino businessman and sportsman Manny V. Pangilinan , took place at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium .
This is a list of selected June 24 ... 1571 – Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi established a council to govern the city of Manila, ... 2010 – John ...
June 22 Pagadian City Day: Araw ng Pagadian: This special non-working holiday applies to Pagadian only. June 23 Bacoor Cityhood Day: Araw ng Pagkalungsod ng Bacoor: This day commemorates the cityhood of Bacoor in the province of Cavite on June 23, 2012. This special non-working holiday applies to Bacoor only. June 24 Manila Day: Araw ng Maynila
' dousing of water '), is the feast of John the Baptist, the patron saint of San Juan, Metro Manila, and many other communities across the Philippines. It is held every June 24. It is held every June 24.
American John Isner defeats Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 70-68, in the longest match in tennis history, finally advancing from the first round of the 2010 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles tournament. The match took over 11 hours, spanning three days. Writer Neil Gaiman wins the Cilip Carnegie Medal for The Graveyard Book.