The Battle of Manila Bay took place on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. It was a naval engagement between the United States Navy and the Spanish fleet stationed in the Philippines. The American forces, led by Commodore George Dewey, aimed to destroy the Spanish fleet and establish control over the Philippines. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the United States, with the Spanish fleet suffering significant losses. This victory marked a turning point in the war, leading to the eventual defeat of Spain and the cession of the Philippines to the United States under the Treaty of Paris later that year.