People Power Revolution By minanac Nov 9, 1965 Ferdinand Marcos First Elected President Marcos and his wife, Imelda, become the first-family, to the delight of many Filipinos who hope for change. Jan 1, 1966 Marcos takes office Nov 1, 1969 Marcos re-elections Jan 26, 1970 First Quarter Storm Jan 30, 1970 Battle of Mendiola Jun 1, 1971 Constitutional Convention Aug 1, 1971 Bombing in Plaza Miranda Sep 22, 1972 Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and other senators Sep 23, 1972 Marcos declares Martial Law Jan 15, 1973 Constitutional Convention Jan 1, 1978 Founding of LABAN Party Apr 6, 1978 Noise Barrage Jan 1, 1980 Aquino Heart attack Jan 1, 1981 Marcos Elections (Boycotted by opposition) Aug 21, 1983 Aquino Assassination Sep 1, 1983 Confetti Revolution Nov 3, 1985 Marcos Snap Elections Mar 1, 1986 Marcos Flees Mar 1, 1986 EDSA Uprising