On this day, April 24, is the death of Ferdinand Amorsolo (1972). He was the first recipient of the National Artist Award (1969).
The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014].
On this day in 1898, Spain declared war against the US.
https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-24
On this day in 1886, the first oil well in the Middle East was discovered on the shores of the Red Sea in Egypt.
https://todayinsci.com/4/4_24.htm
This week, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week.
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