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*[[1449]]: [[Constantine XI]] arrives in [[Constantinople]] from [[Mystras]], after being named [[Byzantine Emperor]]. | *[[1449]]: [[Constantine XI]] arrives in [[Constantinople]] from [[Mystras]], after being named [[Byzantine Emperor]]. | ||
*[[1910]]: The [[Battleship Georgios Averof]] is launched. | *[[1910]]: The [[Battleship Georgios Averof]] is launched. | ||
| + | *[[1943]]: Italian occupation troops execute 40 Greeks at [[Tsaritsani]]. | ||
*[[1947]]: The Truman Doctrine is announced making aid available to the Greek government. | *[[1947]]: The Truman Doctrine is announced making aid available to the Greek government. | ||
*[[1958]]: [[Fotis Pittas]], [[Andreas Karios]] and two other [[EOKA]] members escape from [[Pyla]] prison. | *[[1958]]: [[Fotis Pittas]], [[Andreas Karios]] and two other [[EOKA]] members escape from [[Pyla]] prison. | ||
Revision as of 19:30, December 4, 2007
Events
- 1449: Constantine XI arrives in Constantinople from Mystras, after being named Byzantine Emperor.
- 1910: The Battleship Georgios Averof is launched.
- 1943: Italian occupation troops execute 40 Greeks at Tsaritsani.
- 1947: The Truman Doctrine is announced making aid available to the Greek government.
- 1958: Fotis Pittas, Andreas Karios and two other EOKA members escape from Pyla prison.
Sports
- 2006: Olympiakos sets a new record for most consecutive wins (16) in the A Division of Football with a 2-1 win over Apollon Kalamaria FC
Births
- 1926: Giorgos Darivas, Olympiakos striker in the 1950s.
Deaths
- 2002: Spyros Kyprianou, Cypriot politician and President.