Phantis:Selected anniversaries/December 19
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- 1797: Greek poet Rigas Fereos was arrested by Austrian authorities in Trieste.
- 1923: King George II went into exile.
- 1924: The 8-hour workday was established in Greece.
- 1980: Unidentified bombers destroyed mega-stores Katrantzos and Mignon in Athens.
- Deaths: Kostas Pretenteris, journalist/writer of theatrical works (1978).
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