Sunday, June 19, 2011

The Day Rizal Died

Luneta Park, December 30, 1896

JOSE RIZAL, the national hero of the Philippines and pride of the Malayan race, was born on June 19, 1861, in the town of Calamba, Laguna. He was the seventh child in a family of 11 children (2 boys and 9 girls). Both his parents were educated and belonged to distinguished families.



This photograph (Fusilamiento de José Rizal) was taken by Manuel Arias Rodriguez, a Spanish creole, and is considered one of the earliest known evidences of documentary photography in the Philippines. - pinoytumblr

 
Luneta Park also known as Rizal Park

Below:  Another image of Rizal execution from the internet.





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