August 19
From Phantis
Events
- 1849: A revolt against British rule with the aim of union with Greece is put down by the British in Kefallonia.
- 1973: George Papadopoulos is sworn in as President after the abolition of the Monarchy by the military Junta.
Sports
- 2002: Periklis Iakovakis smashes Thanassis Kalogiannis' 15 year-old record (48.80) in the 400m race with 48.66 in Leeds.
- 2001: Greece win the World Juniors Water Polo Championship by beating Croatia 8-7 in Istanbul
Deaths
- 1975: Jim Londos, Greek-American Professional Wrestler
