December 19
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Events
- 1797: Greek poet Rigas Fereos is arrested by Austrian authorities in Trieste.
- 1923: King George II goes into exile.
- 1924: The 8-hour workday is established in Greece.
- 1980: Unidentified bombers destroy mega-stores Katrantzos and Mignon in Athens.
Deaths
- 1978: Kostas Pretenteris, journalist/writer of theatrical works.