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*[[1821]]: A large Turkish force is sent to [[Cyprus]] to prevent Cypriots from joining the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | *[[1821]]: A large Turkish force is sent to [[Cyprus]] to prevent Cypriots from joining the Greek [[War of Independence]]. | ||
*[[1837]]: Foundation of the [[University of Athens]]. | *[[1837]]: Foundation of the [[University of Athens]]. | ||
| + | *[[1993]]: [[Greek-American]] [[Steven John Lalas]] is arrested by US authorities on charges of spying on behalf of [[Greece]]. | ||
*[[2004]]: [[Nikos Magitsis]] becomes the first Greek to climb Mt. Everest. | *[[2004]]: [[Nikos Magitsis]] becomes the first Greek to climb Mt. Everest. | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
Revision as of 12:27, August 30, 2006
Events
- 326: Saint Helen discovers the Holy Cross in Jerusalem.
- 1810: Lord Byron swims across the Hellespont in 1 hour 10 minutes.
- 1821: A large Turkish force is sent to Cyprus to prevent Cypriots from joining the Greek War of Independence.
- 1837: Foundation of the University of Athens.
- 1993: Greek-American Steven John Lalas is arrested by US authorities on charges of spying on behalf of Greece.
- 2004: Nikos Magitsis becomes the first Greek to climb Mt. Everest.
Sports
- 1929: Olympiakos' first defeat in 3 years. The team remained undefeated since Μarch 14, 1926 (30 wins and 6 draws in 36 matches, 124-42 goals)
- 1989: Makis Germanakos officiates the first UEFA Cup final between Napoli and Stuttgart. The Italians win thanks to a dubious penalty
- 1998: Vitesse striker Nikos Machlas scores his 34th goal in a match against Feyenoord (2-1) becoming Europe's top scorer
Births
- 612: Constantine III, Byzantine emperor.
- 1887: Marika Kotopouli, stage actress.
- 1934: Georges Moustaki, composer.
Deaths
- 1481: Mehmed II, Sultan who sacked Constantinople.