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*[[1956]]: [[EOKA]] attempt to assassinate [[Cyprus]] military governor, [[Sir John Harding]]. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off. | *[[1956]]: [[EOKA]] attempt to assassinate [[Cyprus]] military governor, [[Sir John Harding]]. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off. | ||
*[[1997]]: [[Miltiades Ewert]] resigns as head of the [[New Democracy]] Party. | *[[1997]]: [[Miltiades Ewert]] resigns as head of the [[New Democracy]] Party. | ||
| + | ===Sports=== | ||
| + | *[[2009]]: [[Panathinaikos]] defeat Italy’s Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 3-2 sets and qualify for the final of the CEV Cup. | ||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
Revision as of 22:51, March 21, 2009
Events
- 630: Second Elevation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor Heraclius entered Jerusalem amidst great rejoicing, and together with Patriarch Zacharios (609-633), transferred the Cross of Christ with great solemnity into the temple of the Resurrection.
- 1916: Retreating Serbian forces land in Kerkyra.
- 1935: A fire destroys the city centre of Edessa.
- 1956: EOKA attempt to assassinate Cyprus military governor, Sir John Harding. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off.
- 1997: Miltiades Ewert resigns as head of the New Democracy Party.
Sports
- 2009: Panathinaikos defeat Italy’s Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 3-2 sets and qualify for the final of the CEV Cup.
Births
- 1904: Nikos Skalkotas, composer
- 1920: Manolis Chiotis, musician
Deaths
- 1855: Kitsos Tzavelas, freedom fighter and Prime Minister
- 1970: Manolis Chiotis, musician