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*[[1822]]: The [[Battle of Peta]] is fought during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | *[[1822]]: The [[Battle of Peta]] is fought during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | ||
+ | *[[1990]]: [[Cyprus]] applies for membership in the European Union. | ||
*[[1994]]: Turkish Diplomat, Omer Sipahioglu, is shot and killed in [[Palio Faliron]]. The [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November]] assume responsibility. | *[[1994]]: Turkish Diplomat, Omer Sipahioglu, is shot and killed in [[Palio Faliron]]. The [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November]] assume responsibility. | ||
*[[2003]]: The Greek governemnt under Prime Minister [[Costas Simitis]] has a Cabinet reshuffle. | *[[2003]]: The Greek governemnt under Prime Minister [[Costas Simitis]] has a Cabinet reshuffle. | ||
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===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
− | *[[1961]]: [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] stun World Champions FC Santos 2-1 (with Pele) at [[Leoforos Alexandras Stadium]] ([[Antonis Poseidon]], [[Tasos Sourounis]]). Fans protested the ticket price of 35 | + | *[[1961]]: [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] stun World Champions FC Santos 2-1 (with Pele) at [[Leoforos Alexandras Stadium]] ([[Antonis Poseidon]], [[Tasos Sourounis]]). Fans protested the ticket price of 35 [[drachma]]s -- three times more than the regular 10 drachmas ticket price of the times. |
− | *[[1999]]: [[Greek-American]] [[Pete Sampras]] wins his 6th Wimbledon title by | + | *[[1999]]: [[Greek-American]] [[Pete Sampras]] wins his 6th Wimbledon title by defeating Andre Agassi 3-0 sets. |
==Births== | ==Births== |
Revision as of 11:58, August 1, 2007
Today is Independence Day in the United States of America
Events
- 1822: The Battle of Peta is fought during the Greek War of Independence.
- 1990: Cyprus applies for membership in the European Union.
- 1994: Turkish Diplomat, Omer Sipahioglu, is shot and killed in Palio Faliron. The Revolutionary Organization 17 November assume responsibility.
- 2003: The Greek governemnt under Prime Minister Costas Simitis has a Cabinet reshuffle.
- 2004: The Greek National Football Team beats Portugal at the final game of Euro 2004 and is crowned European Champions
Sports
- 1961: Olympiakos stun World Champions FC Santos 2-1 (with Pele) at Leoforos Alexandras Stadium (Antonis Poseidon, Tasos Sourounis). Fans protested the ticket price of 35 drachmas -- three times more than the regular 10 drachmas ticket price of the times.
- 1999: Greek-American Pete Sampras wins his 6th Wimbledon title by defeating Andre Agassi 3-0 sets.
Births
- 1909: Stavros Niarchos, shipowner
- 1940: Anna Fonsou, actress
- 1965: Kyriakos Karataidis, footballer