At which airport was opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. assassinated in August 1983?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Manila International Airport, later renamed for him
- Step 1: On August 21, 1983, on the apron of what was then Manila International Airport, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., a former Philippine senator, was assassinated with a gunshot to the head. Answer: Manila International Airport, later renamed for him. Why not the others: None of these fit: Davao International Airport; Mactan-Cebu International Airport; Clark Air Base airfield.
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