On March 16th, 1521, the Portuguese seafarer, Ferdinand Magellan, sailed around the world and explored new trade routes on behalf of the Spanish Crown. He arrived at Zamal ( Samar ) Island, part of an island group later named Philippines after the Spanish ruler Philipp II. When on April 7th, 1521, Magellan landed on Cebu to replenish his supplies, he was welcomed with much dignity by the natives. When the tribe's prince, Lapu-Lapu, of the neighboring island Mactan denied Magellan his request for provisions, Magellan decided to invade the island using military force. On April 27th, 1521, his

A US base near Baghdad has been attacked two members of the US-led forces were killed and 38 wounded. According to officials camp Victory that houses the headquarters of American forces in Iraq, was hit by either a rocket or a mortar on Wednesday. Most people at camp Victory are American. No futher details have been given. Camp Victory and other US bases have been frequently under fire, however such damaging attacks are rare.Al