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Revision as of 13:05, August 6, 2006
Events
- 1999: A powerful earthquake (6.6 on the Richter scale) causes extensive damage to Izmit, Turkey (Nikomedia). Greek rescue teams will be among the first on the scene. A political rapprochement between the countries will follow.
- 2004: Judo athlete, Elias Eliadis, wins gold in the Athens Olympic Games.
Deaths
- 2001: Nikos Goumas, President of AEK FC.