April 14

Events

1828: The Tsar declares war on the Ottoman Empire due to the latter's refusal to accept autonomy for Greece.
1837: Foundation of the University of Athens.
1924: Greece was proclaimed a Republic following the ousting of King George II -- Pavlos Kountouriotis was named President, the first ever for Greece.
1941: The Germans enter Katerini.
1989: It is discovered that Giorgos Koskotas hid $8 million of embezzled funds into secret Swiss bank accounts.
2013: Dimitris Koutsoumbas is announced as the new chairman of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), succeeding Aleka Papariga.

1971: Panathinaikos are humbled 4-1 in Belgrade, by Red Star, in the first leg of the semi-final of the European Champions' Cup. The greens will overcome the deficit in the return match to qualify for the final.