December 15

Events

1803: The Souliotes are forced to abandon Souli after being defeated by Ali Pasha. The latter would break his truce and trap some of them at Zaloggo.
1920: Britain and France announce that, after the return of King Constantine I, they no longer feel responsible for the fate of the Greek army in Asia Minor.
1955: The battle of Soloi is fought during the EOKA struggle against the British inCyprus. Charalambos Mouskos is killed.
1971: Panathinaikos, representing Europe, draw 1-1 against Nacional of Montevideo in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup. The loan green goal was scored by Totis Fylakouris. Yiannis Tomaras is seriously injured with a broken leg.
1981: PLO leader Yasser Arafat visits Athens on an invitation by Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou.