1892 134 years ago Historical Events July 7 3 sources

The Katipunan is established, the discovery of which by Spanish authorities initiated the Philippine Revolution.

On July 7, in the year 1892, The Katipunan is established, the discovery of which by Spanish authorities initiated the Philippine Revolution. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of July 7, one of 377 recorded events on this date across all of history.

The Katipunan, officially known as the Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan and abbreviated as the KKK, was a revolutionary organization founded in 1892 by a group of Filipino nationalists Deodato Arellano, Andrés Bonifacio, Valentin Diaz, Ladislao Diwa, José Dizon, and Teodoro Plata. Its primary objective was achieving independence from the Spanish Empire through an armed revolution. It was formed as a secret society before its eventual discovery by Spanish authorities in August 1896. This discovery led to the start of the Philippine Revolution.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 7, 1892 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 25 June 2026.

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