Phantis:Selected anniversaries/July 29
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- 1014: Byzantine emperor Basil II attacked the Bulgarian army at the Battle of Kleidion.
- 1913: The Battle of Kresna Gorge commenced between Greece and Bulgaria during the Second Balkan War.
- 1949: 700 political prisoners were released from Makronisos after signing an affidavit of repentance.
- 1973: The Military government of Greece held a referendum on a proposed new constitution that abolished the monarchy. 78.4% approved - according to the government-released results.
- Births: Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America (1911), Mikis Theodorakis (1925), music composer; Dimitris Saravakos (1961), football player
- Deaths: Rena Vlahopoulou (2004), actress and singer
