February 21, 1853: Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo was born in Binondo, Manila

On February 21, 1853, Félix Resurrección Hidalgo y Padilla - one of the most important Filipino painters of the 19th century, alongside his contemporary and friend Juan Luna - was born in Binondo, Manila. His birth came during the twilight years of Spanish colonial rule, a period marked by both burgeoning nationalist sentiment and the continued dominance of the Catholic Church and colonial elite.