DECEMBER 24
1898
Spanish rule comes to an end in Cebu. In the afternoon of this day, the Spanish flag is lowered from the mast of Fort San Pedro. The Spanish Governor delivered by Pablo Mejia, Spanish troops and residents are then evacuated to Zamboanga.
1956
Death of Vicente Rama (1887-1956), writer-publisher, Cebu City Mayor and Cebu Congressman.
Category: Today in the History of Cebu