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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
| − | *[[1962]]: [[Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | + | *[[1854]]: French and British war ships blockade [[Piraeus]] harbour during the Crimean War. The crews spread a cholera epidemic that decimates the population of the greater [[Athens]] area. |
| + | *[[1921]]: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates. | ||
| + | *[[1928]]: The [[Bank of Greece]] begins operations under director [[Alexandros Diomedes]]. | ||
| + | *[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | ||
| + | *[[1967]]: Palace Priest [[Hieronymus]] is elected [[Archbishop of Athens]]. | ||
| + | ===Sports=== | ||
| + | *[[2009]]: [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos Piraeus]] play a friendly in Hanoi, losing 1-0 to the national team of Vietnam. | ||
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| + | ==Births== | ||
| + | *[[1982]]: [[Sarbel]], singer | ||
| + | ==Deaths== | ||
| + | *[[1982]]: [[Despina Achladiotou]], Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of [[Ro]]" | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, February 11, 2011
Events
- 1854: French and British war ships blockade Piraeus harbour during the Crimean War. The crews spread a cholera epidemic that decimates the population of the greater Athens area.
- 1921: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates.
- 1928: The Bank of Greece begins operations under director Alexandros Diomedes.
- 1962: Princess Sofia of Greece marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
- 1967: Palace Priest Hieronymus is elected Archbishop of Athens.
Sports
- 2009: Olympiakos Piraeus play a friendly in Hanoi, losing 1-0 to the national team of Vietnam.
Births
Deaths
- 1982: Despina Achladiotou, Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of Ro"