September 9, 1887: Andres Luna de San Pedro was born in Paris, France

Andres Luna de San Pedro was a Filipino architect whose innovative designs left an indelible mark on the Philippines' architectural landscape in the early 20th century. Born on September 9, 1887 in Paris, France, to the renowned painter Juan Luna and Paz Pardo de Tavera, Andres' life was shaped by both privilege and tragedy, eventually leading him to forge his own path as a pioneer of modern architecture in his homeland.