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| + | *[[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. | *[[1921]]: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates. | ||
*[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | *[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | ||
Revision as of 11:27, February 14, 2007
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.
- 1962: Princess Sofia of Greece marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
- 1967: Palace Priest Hieronymus is elected Archbishop of Athens.