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+ | *[[362 BC]]: The [[Battle of Mantinea (362 BC)|Battle of Mantinea]] is fought between [[Thebes]] and [[Sparta]]. The Thebans are victorious but their leader, [[Epaminondas]], is killed in the battle. | ||
*[[847]]: [[Ignatius I of Constantinople|Ignatius I]] is named [[Patriarch of Constantinople]]. | *[[847]]: [[Ignatius I of Constantinople|Ignatius I]] is named [[Patriarch of Constantinople]]. | ||
*[[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]]. |
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Today is Independence Day in the United States of America
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Events
- 362 BC: The Battle of Mantinea is fought between Thebes and Sparta. The Thebans are victorious but their leader, Epaminondas, is killed in the battle.
- 847: Ignatius I is named Patriarch of Constantinople.
- 1822: The Battle of Peta is fought during the Greek War of Independence.
- 1976: The Democratic Rally Party of Cyprus is founded by Glafkos Clerides.
- 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 government, 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 (with Pele) 2-1 at Leoforos Alexandras Stadium (Antonis Poseidon, Tasos Sourounis - Mimis Stefanakos og). 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
Deaths
- 1902: Procopius II, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece.