August 31, 1918: Lucrecia Roces Kasilag was born in San Fernando, La Union

Lucrecia Roces Kasilag, fondly known as "Tita King", was a Filipino composer, pianist, educator, and cultural visionary whose contributions to Philippine music and identity resonate to this day. As a National Artist for Music (1989) and a UNESCO International Artist of the World, Kasilag's innovative fusion of indigenous Filipino instruments with Western orchestral traditions revolutionized the country's musical landscape. Her prolific career, spanning over 350 compositions, alongside her leadership in cultural institutions, cemented her legacy as the "Grand Lady of Philippine Music".