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| + | *[[1909]]: [[Stavros Niarchos]], shipowner | ||
*[[1940]]: [[Anna Fonsou]], actress | *[[1940]]: [[Anna Fonsou]], actress | ||
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Revision as of 11:24, March 2, 2007
Today is Independence Day in the United States of America
Events
- 1822: The Battle of Peta is fought during the Greek War of Independence.
- 2003: The Greek governemnt 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 2-1 (with Pele) at Leoforos Alexandras Stadium (Antonis Poseidon, Tasos Sourounis). 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 defeat Andre Agassi 3-0 sets.
Births
- 1909: Stavros Niarchos, shipowner
- 1940: Anna Fonsou, actress