Legazpi expedition reaches Cebu, starting colonizationApr 1, 1565Labels: Miguel L, Cebu, Spanish PhilippinesBritannica
Urdaneta pioneers return route to AcapulcoOct 8, 1565Labels: Andr s, tornaviaje, NavigatorBritannicaWikipedia
Manila founded as Spanish Asian capitalJun 24, 1571Labels: Manila, Miguel L, Spanish colonialBritannicaWikipedia
Limahong attacks Manila, exposing trade vulnerabilityNov 29, 1574Labels: Limahong, Manila, Pirate attackWikipedia
Acapulco fair documented as galleon-era trade hubFeb 18, 1697Labels: Acapulco, Port fair, Galleon marketUNAM IIHBritannica
Galleon system becomes Manila’s economic lifelineJan 1, 1700Labels: Manila, Manila galleons, Transpacific tradeBritannica
Registered ships allowed, weakening galleon monopolyJan 1, 1740Labels: Nav os, Bourbon reforms, Spanish navyReference
Santísima Trinidad launched as major Manila galleonApr 30, 1751Labels: Sant sima, Manila galleon, ShipbuildingWikipedia
British capture of Santísima Trinidad during wartimeOct 30, 1762Labels: Sant sima, British navy, Naval captureWikipediaWikipedia
Cortes of Cádiz decrees suppression of the routeJan 1, 1813Labels: Cortes of, Suppression decree, SpainReference
Ferdinand VII ratifies dissolution after the warJan 1, 1814Labels: Ferdinand VII, Dissolution ratified, Spanish crownReference
Manila–Acapulco galleon trade endsJan 1, 1815Labels: Galleon trade, Manila Acapulco, Trade terminationBritannicaWikipedia