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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
*[[1836]]: By Royal order the Greek Royal Mint is established. | *[[1836]]: By Royal order the Greek Royal Mint is established. | ||
| + | *[[1878]]: British troops occupy the island of [[Cyprus]]. | ||
| + | *[[1900]]: Stadiou, Ermoi Aeolou and Philellinon streets in [[Athens]] were gaslit. | ||
*[[1943]]: 19 Greeks are executed by German occupation troops in retaliation for the blowing up of an Italian ship in [[Piraeus]] harbour. | *[[1943]]: 19 Greeks are executed by German occupation troops in retaliation for the blowing up of an Italian ship in [[Piraeus]] harbour. | ||
*[[1982]]: The [[Drachma]] is devalued by 15%. | *[[1982]]: The [[Drachma]] is devalued by 15%. | ||
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==Births== | ==Births== | ||
*[[1909]]: [[Peter Clentzos]], athlete | *[[1909]]: [[Peter Clentzos]], athlete | ||
| + | *[[1917]]: [[Michalis Genitsaris]], [[rebetiko]] singer | ||
*[[1946]]: [[Demis Roussos]], singer | *[[1946]]: [[Demis Roussos]], singer | ||
*[[1953]]: [[Yiannis Pathiakakis]], football player | *[[1953]]: [[Yiannis Pathiakakis]], football player | ||
Revision as of 18:44, June 14, 2006
Events
- 1836: By Royal order the Greek Royal Mint is established.
- 1878: British troops occupy the island of Cyprus.
- 1900: Stadiou, Ermoi Aeolou and Philellinon streets in Athens were gaslit.
- 1943: 19 Greeks are executed by German occupation troops in retaliation for the blowing up of an Italian ship in Piraeus harbour.
- 1982: The Drachma is devalued by 15%.
- 1995: Two earthquakes strike Aigio causing 25 deaths.
Births
- 1909: Peter Clentzos, athlete
- 1917: Michalis Genitsaris, rebetiko singer
- 1946: Demis Roussos, singer
- 1953: Yiannis Pathiakakis, football player
Deaths
- 1341: Andronicus III Paleaologus, Byzantine Emperor
- 1383: John VI Cantacuzenus, Byzantine Emperor
- 1994: Manos Hadjidakis, composer.