1975 Event Heavyweight Muhammad Ali KOs Joe Frazier in Manilla 1972 Birthday Bobby Chouinard, Manilla, Phillipines, pitcher for the Oakland A's 1949 Birthday Susan Penhaligon, born in Manilla, Philippines, actress, Dracula, Nasty Habits 1945 Event U.S. troops under General Douglas MacArthur enter Manilla 1571 Event Miguel Lopez de Lagazpi founded Manilla in the Phillipines
