jan 1, 1581 - The Battle of Cagayan
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The Cagayan groups living near the coast were already accustomed to dealings with outsiders. The river mouth had apparently long served as asheltering and trading port for both Chinese and Japanese vessels, and in 1581 Carrion had to fight off a Japanese "fleet" in order to establish entry.
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Date:
jan 1, 1581
Now
~ 445 years ago