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Benigno Aquino, Jr.


 

:For the municipality, see Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat

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Benigno "Ninoy" Simeon Aquino Jr. (November 27, 1932August 21, 1983) was a leading opposition politician in the Philippines during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now renamed in his honor) on returning home from exile, and widow Corazon Aquino became the focus of the opposition and eventually replaced Marcos as president.

Related Topics:
November 27 - 1932 - August 21 - 1983 - Opposition - Politician - Philippines - Ferdinand Marcos - Assassinated - Manila International Airport - Exile - Widow - Corazon Aquino

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