James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day is observed on January 17 every year. The day is a national holiday in the Philippines, aimed at honoring James Leonard Tagle Gordon, who served as mayor of Olongapo City from December 30, 1963, to February 20, 1967, and was the country’s first mayor.
James Leonard Tagle Gordon was born on January 17, 1917. His Filipina mother Veronica Tagle y Bella and American Marine father, John Jacob Gordon. Leonard remained in the Philippines as a Filipino citizen and raised his children as Filipino citizens.
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James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day – History
James Leonard Tagle Gordon took birth on January 17, 1917, to an American Marine father and a Filipino mother. He worked in the Philippines in both the civil and humanitarian sectors. He established the Boys Town-Girls Home.
On February 20, 1967, Gordon was shot by Nonito Alincastre, an escaped inmate of the National Penitentiary during a conversation with a constituent on the first floor of the city hall.
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James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 17 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | January 17 | Friday |
| 2026 | January 17 | Saturday |
| 2027 | January 17 | Sunday |
| 2028 | January 17 | Monday |
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James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day – FAQs
When was James Leonard Tagle Gordon born?
James Leonard Tagle Gordon was born on January 17, 1917.
When did James Leonard Tagle Gordon die?
On February 20, 1967, Gordon was shot by Nonito Alincastre, an escaped inmate of the National Penitentiary