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*[[1964]]: [[Giorgos Kalafatis]], founder of [[Panathinaikos FC]]. | *[[1964]]: [[Giorgos Kalafatis]], founder of [[Panathinaikos FC]]. | ||
| + | *[[1970]]: [[Christoforos Nezer]], Greek actor. | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 22:01, February 16, 2006
Events
- 1908: There is a big uproar in educational circles as the Demotic version of the Greek language is introduced in Primary Schools.
- 1912: Greek reporters are expelled from Turkey having been accused of writing "divisive" articles.
- 1956: ERE controversially defeat the Democratic Union coalition - which polled more votes - to win 165 seats in the Greek Parliament.
- 1959: The London Treaty is signed granting independence to Cyprus.
Sports
- 2005: Panathinaikos won the Greek Basketball Cup after achieving a 72-67 victory over Aris at Lindo in Heraklion, Crete. This was the eighth time Panathinaikos won the Basketball Cup, equalling Aris' successes.
Births
- 1900: Giorgos Seferis, poet
Deaths
- 1964: Giorgos Kalafatis, founder of Panathinaikos FC.
- 1970: Christoforos Nezer, Greek actor.