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*[[1979]]: [[Solon Michaelidis]], [[Cyprus|Cypriot]] composer. | *[[1979]]: [[Solon Michaelidis]], [[Cyprus|Cypriot]] composer. | ||
*[[1986]]: [[Panagiotis Kanellopoulos]], intellectual, politician, Prime Minister | *[[1986]]: [[Panagiotis Kanellopoulos]], intellectual, politician, Prime Minister | ||
| − | *[[2006]]: [[Peter | + | *[[2006]]: [[Peter Clentzos]], pole vaulter, 1932 Olympic competitor. |
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 12:38, September 15, 2006
Events
- 1938: The ancient theatre of Epidaurus is put to use again - after 2000 years. The first play put on is "Electra" by Sophocles.
- 1942: The Greek forces in Egypt come under German airforce bombardment. Four soldiers are killed and ten are wounded.
- 2001: The attack against the Twin Towers takes place. The nearby Greek Orthodox church of Saint Nicolas is also damaged.
Sports
- 1999: Kostas Gatsioudis breaks the Greek record in the javelin with a throw of 89.84m
Births
- 1973: Kostas Kenteris, athlete
Deaths
- 1954: Marika Kotopouli, stage actress
- 1979: Solon Michaelidis, Cypriot composer.
- 1986: Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, intellectual, politician, Prime Minister
- 2006: Peter Clentzos, pole vaulter, 1932 Olympic competitor.