Difference between revisions of "July 4"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(→Births) |
(→Events) |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
*[[1822]]: The [[Battle of Peta]] is fought during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | *[[1822]]: The [[Battle of Peta]] is fought during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | ||
| + | *[[1994]]: Turkish Diplomat, Omer Sipahioglu, is shot and killed in [[Palio Faliron]]. The [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November]] assume responsibility. | ||
*[[2003]]: The Greek governemnt under Prime Minister [[Costas Simitis]] has a Cabinet reshuffle. | *[[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 | *[[2004]]: The Greek [[National Football Team]] beats Portugal at the final game of [[Euro 2004]] and is crowned European Champions | ||
Revision as of 10:24, March 28, 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.
- 1994: Turkish Diplomat, Omer Sipahioglu, is shot and killed in Palio Faliron. The Revolutionary Organization 17 November assume responsibility.
- 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