December 16, 1730: Diego Silang was born in Pangasinan

On December 16, 1730, Diego Silang , a revolutionary leader who conspired with British forces against Spanish rule, was born in Pangasinan province to Miguel Silang, native of Pangasinan and of Nicolasa de los Santos, of Nueva Segovia (Vigan), both of whom being of the principalia class. He was baptised in the town of Vigan, January 7, 1731. His baptismal name was Diego Baltazar, and his god-father was a principal named Tomas de Endaya.