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*[[1258]]: [[Theodore II Lascaris]], [[Byzantine emperor]] | *[[1258]]: [[Theodore II Lascaris]], [[Byzantine emperor]] | ||
*[[1865]]: [[Alexandros Mavrokordatos]], statesman | *[[1865]]: [[Alexandros Mavrokordatos]], statesman | ||
| + | *[[1877]]: [[Arsenios of Paros]], saint of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] | ||
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[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, February 20, 2009
Contents
Events
- 1258: John IV Lascaris ascends to the throne of the Nicaean Empire
- 1913: Greek forces vacate Thrace in accordance with the terms of the Treaty of Bucharest.
- 1943: The last convoy of Thessaloniki Jews arrives in Auschwitz concentration camp.
Sports
- 1929: Ergotelis play their first derby against OFI Crete. The match never finishes as fans go on the rampage half an hour after kick-off.
- 2004: The shot put event of the Athens Olympic Games is held in ancient Olympia.
- 2005: Kostas Filippidis sets a new Greek record in the pole vault with a jump of 5.75m.
Births
- 1976: Paraskevas Antzas, footballer
- 1981: Dimitris Salpingidis, footballer
Deaths
- 1258: Theodore II Lascaris, Byzantine emperor
- 1865: Alexandros Mavrokordatos, statesman
- 1877: Arsenios of Paros, saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church
