San Juan

·	August 30, 1896 – Bonifacio, leading his army of gallant Katipuneros, attacked the Polverin (powder depot) of San Juan which was defended by well-armed and trained artillerists and infantrymen. More than 200 katipuneros were taken prisoner and 153 died.
·	In the afternoon of August 30, 1896, of the battle of San Juan, Governor General Blanco, during the battle of San Juan, issued a proclamation declaring a state of war on eight Luzon provinces – Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac.
·	It was in September 6, 1896 when the four Katipunan leaders were taken prisoner in the battle of San Juan – Sancho Valenzuela, Ramon Peralta, Modesto Sarmiento, And Eugenio Silvestre – were executed by a firing squad at the Luneta, Manila.
·	The Arena is also known as the Entertainment and Recreational Arena of the people.