17 September

1871

Birth of General Francisco Makabulos, Revolutionary leader in La Paz, Tarlac. Died on April 30, 1922.


1898

Uprising of the Guardia Civil in Neuva Caceres.


1899

The gunboat Urdaneta is captured by the Filipinos and her commander and members of the crew killed.


1900

General Juan Cailles defeats Coronel Cheatham's troops in the Battle of Mabitac, Laguna


1901

The tariff laws of the Islands are revised, readjusted and amended.


1935

The first election under the new constitution of the Philippines is held. Manuel L. Quezon is elected President of the Commonwealth.


1944

Mindanao and Visayas, besides Legaspi and Ligao, both in Albay, experience air attacks from the American forces.