3. The King of Spain Visited Fort Greene Park

To celebrate the United States’ 200th birthday, King Juan Carlos II of Spain paid an official visit to Fort Greene Park during the Bicentennial Year of 1976. He placed a commemorative plaque that urged for more recognition for Fort Greene Park and noted that the park holds a special place for Brooklyn and its residents. Out of the 11,500 martyrs who died in the Revolutionary War, King Juan Carlos II wanted to honor the 700 Spanish martyrs who gave their lives.