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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
| + | *[[480 BC]]: The [[Battle of Salamis]] takes place. | ||
*[[1931]]: [[Bank of Greece]] governor [[Alexandros Diomedes]] resigns after a disagreement with PM [[Eleftherios Venizelos]] over monetary policy. | *[[1931]]: [[Bank of Greece]] governor [[Alexandros Diomedes]] resigns after a disagreement with PM [[Eleftherios Venizelos]] over monetary policy. | ||
| + | *[[1937]]: The engagement of [[King Paul|Crown Prince Paul]] and [[Queen Frederika|Princess Frederika]] is officially announced. | ||
*[[1946]]: [[King George II]] is officially recalled to the throne after a very controversial referendum. | *[[1946]]: [[King George II]] is officially recalled to the throne after a very controversial referendum. | ||
| + | *[[1962]]: A strong earthquake (6.8 on the Richter scale) strikes [[Corinth]] and the surrounding area. | ||
*[[1989]]: The [[Hellenic Parliament]] decides that former PM [[Andreas Papandreou]] and four of his cabinet members should stand trial over the [[George Koskotas|Koskotas]] scandal. | *[[1989]]: The [[Hellenic Parliament]] decides that former PM [[Andreas Papandreou]] and four of his cabinet members should stand trial over the [[George Koskotas|Koskotas]] scandal. | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
| − | *[[1983]]: [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] defeat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 at OAKA and advance in the Cup of Champions (first match 0-0 draw). [[Nikos Anastopoulos]] | + | *[[1983]]: [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] defeat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 at OAKA and advance in the Cup of Champions (first match 0-0 draw). [[Nikos Anastopoulos]] scores both goals in extra time. |
*[[2000]]: [[Kostas Kenteris]] wins the 200m race at the Sydney Olympic Games with a 20.09 performance. | *[[2000]]: [[Kostas Kenteris]] wins the 200m race at the Sydney Olympic Games with a 20.09 performance. | ||
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| + | ==Births== | ||
| + | *[[1893]]: [[Yiannis Skarimbas]], writer. | ||
| + | *[[1923]]: [[Zachos Hadjifotiou]], writer | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
| − | + | *[[1949]]: [[Chrysanthus]], [[Archbishop of Athens]]. | |
*[[2003]]: [[Elia Kazan]], [[Greek-American]] film director and producer. | *[[2003]]: [[Elia Kazan]], [[Greek-American]] film director and producer. | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:44, August 30, 2012
Events
- 480 BC: The Battle of Salamis takes place.
- 1931: Bank of Greece governor Alexandros Diomedes resigns after a disagreement with PM Eleftherios Venizelos over monetary policy.
- 1937: The engagement of Crown Prince Paul and Princess Frederika is officially announced.
- 1946: King George II is officially recalled to the throne after a very controversial referendum.
- 1962: A strong earthquake (6.8 on the Richter scale) strikes Corinth and the surrounding area.
- 1989: The Hellenic Parliament decides that former PM Andreas Papandreou and four of his cabinet members should stand trial over the Koskotas scandal.
Sports
- 1983: Olympiakos defeat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 at OAKA and advance in the Cup of Champions (first match 0-0 draw). Nikos Anastopoulos scores both goals in extra time.
- 2000: Kostas Kenteris wins the 200m race at the Sydney Olympic Games with a 20.09 performance.
Births
- 1893: Yiannis Skarimbas, writer.
- 1923: Zachos Hadjifotiou, writer
Deaths
- 1949: Chrysanthus, Archbishop of Athens.
- 2003: Elia Kazan, Greek-American film director and producer.