August 23

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Events

1921: The Battle of the Sakarya commences during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).

Sports

1999: Anastasia Kelesidou wins the silver medal in discus (66.05m) at the Sevilla World Championships.
2004: 22-year-old Athanasia Tsoumeleka wins the gold medal (1:29.12) in the 20.000km walking race at the Athens Olympic Games.

Births

1864: Eleftherios Venizelos, politician

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