The assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. took place on August 21, 1983, at approximately 1:00 PM at the Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquino International Airport). Aquino, a prominent opposition leader against the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos, had been in self-imposed exile in the United States for three years. Upon his return to the Philippines, he was fatally shot on the tarmac while being escorted by security personnel from his China Airlines flight. Moments later, a man identified as Rolando Galman was also killed, and the government initially claimed he was the assassin. However, widespread skepticism led to public outrage, as many suspected the killing was orchestrated to silence Aquino’s opposition to Marcos.
Aquino's assassination became a turning point in Philippine history, sparking massive protests and increasing resistance against the dictatorship. His death fueled public anger, leading to the People Power Revolution of 1986, which ultimately resulted in the ousting of Ferdinand Marcos and the rise of Aquino’s widow, Corazon Aquino, as the country’s first female president. Investigations into the assassination pointed to members of the military as suspects, but justice remained elusive, with lingering questions about who truly masterminded the plot. Aquino’s death remains a symbol of the fight for democracy in the Philippines.
How long has it been since the Assassination of Ninoy Aquino?
7 months,
12 days,
15h : 53m : 14s
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