August 18

Events

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.

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.