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− | + | *[[1854]]: French and British war ships blockaded [[Piraeus]] harbour during the Crimean War. Their crews spread a cholera epidemic that decimated the population of the greater [[Athens]] area. | |
− | + | *[[1921]]: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attacked Greek expatriates. | |
+ | *[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] married future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | ||
+ | *Deaths: [[Despina Achladiotou]], Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of [[Ro]]" ([[1982]]) | ||
<span style="font-size:11px; padding-top:3px;">Recent days: [[May 13]] - [[May 12]]</span> | <span style="font-size:11px; padding-top:3px;">Recent days: [[May 13]] - [[May 12]]</span> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:09, May 12, 2009
- 1854: French and British war ships blockaded Piraeus harbour during the Crimean War. Their crews spread a cholera epidemic that decimated the population of the greater Athens area.
- 1921: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attacked Greek expatriates.
- 1962: Princess Sofia of Greece married future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
- Deaths: Despina Achladiotou, Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of Ro" (1982)