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| + | *[[713]]: [[Byzantine emperor]] [[Philippicus]] is overthrown and blinded by his own troops. | ||
*[[1908]]: Work starts on the Cathedral of St Andrew in [[Patra]]. | *[[1908]]: Work starts on the Cathedral of St Andrew in [[Patra]]. | ||
*[[1916]]: Allied Commander-in-Chief, General Maurice Sarrail, imposes martial law in [[Macedonia]]. | *[[1916]]: Allied Commander-in-Chief, General Maurice Sarrail, imposes martial law in [[Macedonia]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:26, February 4, 2011
Events
- 713: Byzantine emperor Philippicus is overthrown and blinded by his own troops.
- 1908: Work starts on the Cathedral of St Andrew in Patra.
- 1916: Allied Commander-in-Chief, General Maurice Sarrail, imposes martial law in Macedonia.
- 1927: The Greek Parliament approves a new constitution for Greece.
- 1941: German occupation troops enter and destroy the village of Kandanos, Crete.
- 1980: Unidentified bombers destroy mega-stores Klaoudatos and Athene in Athens.
Sports
- 1987: Greece trounce Romania 109-77 in their inaugural game of Eurobasket 1987.
Births
- 1976: Nikos Hatzis, basketball player
- 1980: Lazaros Papadopoulos, basketball player
Deaths
- 2001: Antony Quinn, actor, best known for his performance in the popular Hollywood movie Zorba the Greek
- 2005: Nestor Errea, footballer