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*[[1822]]: [[Heinrich Schliemann]], archaeologist. | *[[1822]]: [[Heinrich Schliemann]], archaeologist. | ||
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==Namesday== | ==Namesday== | ||
Revision as of 10:57, December 26, 2006
Events
- 1449: Constantine Palaeologus is crowned Byzantine emperor in Mystras.
- 1828: Ioannis Kapodistrias arrives in Nafplion; the British frigate "Warspite", at his disposal, carried him to Greece.
- 1919: The Labor Socialist Party of Greece (which later became the Communist Party of Greece) hold its first open meeting in Athens.
- 1933: An earthquake strikes Volos causing material damage.
- 1950: Greek Prime Minister Alexandros Diomedes resigns amid a scandal involving members of his government.
Births
- 1822: Heinrich Schliemann, archaeologist.
Deaths
- 1991: Anna Mantzourani, actress.
Namesday
Greek Orthodox
Today is Holy Theophany (Epiphany), namesday for Fotis, Fotini, Theofanis, Iordanis (Jordan), Ourania (Urania), Peristera, Theopoula