Timeline Sunday 12 June 1898

Events on Sunday 12 June 1898 1

• 1898 Philippine Declaration of Independence Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims independence from Spain Revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippines independent from Spain on 12 June 1898 at Kawit, Cavite. The declaration came amid the Spanish-American War but was not recognized by Spain or the United States, which annexed the islands months later. The date is now celebrated as the Philippines' Independence Day.