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== Events == | == Events == | ||
+ | *[[490 BC]]: The [[Battle of Marathon]] takes place during the [[Greco-Persian Wars]]. | ||
*[[1829]]: The [[Battle of Petra]] takes place. It was the last battle of the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | *[[1829]]: The [[Battle of Petra]] takes place. It was the last battle of the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | ||
*[[1979]]: With a goal from [[Takis Nikoloudis]], [[National Football Team|Greece]] qualify for the first time for a European Championship ([[Euro 1980]]) as they overcome USSR 1-0 at [[Leoforos Alexandras Stadium]]. | *[[1979]]: With a goal from [[Takis Nikoloudis]], [[National Football Team|Greece]] qualify for the first time for a European Championship ([[Euro 1980]]) as they overcome USSR 1-0 at [[Leoforos Alexandras Stadium]]. |
Revision as of 10:46, March 29, 2007
Events
- 490 BC: The Battle of Marathon takes place during the Greco-Persian Wars.
- 1829: The Battle of Petra takes place. It was the last battle of the Greek War of Independence.
- 1979: With a goal from Takis Nikoloudis, Greece qualify for the first time for a European Championship (Euro 1980) as they overcome USSR 1-0 at Leoforos Alexandras Stadium.
- 1982: Conclusion of the European Athletics championship in Athens. The games are a huge success with four world records being set and a first ever gold medal for Greece: Anna Verouli in the javelin throw.
- 1995: FYROM refuse to negotiate the matter of their name in New York unless Greece first lifts the trade embargo against them.