December 8
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Events
- 1940: The Greek army, on the offensive against the Italians, liberates Argyrokastro.
- 1966: The ferry Heraklion sinks off the Aegean island of Falkonera killing 217 passengers.
- 1974: In a democratic referendum held, 69.2% of Greek people confirmed the monarchy's abolition.
Births
- 1867: Grigoris Xenopoulos, author