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*[[1943]]: [[Elias Venezis]]' book "Aeolian Land" ("Αιολική Γη") is published. | *[[1943]]: [[Elias Venezis]]' book "Aeolian Land" ("Αιολική Γη") is published. | ||
*[[1955]]: The foundations for the [[Aspropyrgos Refinery]] are set. | *[[1955]]: The foundations for the [[Aspropyrgos Refinery]] are set. | ||
| + | *[[1959]]: US President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits [[Athens]]. | ||
*[[1976]]: The terrorist group [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November|17 November]] assassinates Evangelos Mallios, a police officer who had been discharged after torturing prisoners during the Junta. | *[[1976]]: The terrorist group [[Revolutionary Organization 17 November|17 November]] assassinates Evangelos Mallios, a police officer who had been discharged after torturing prisoners during the Junta. | ||
*[[2000]]: [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]], mayor of [[Athens]], announces the forming of the [[Movement of Free Citizens]] (Greek: Κίνημα Ελευθέρων Πολιτών, ΚΕΠ), also known by its acronym KEP. | *[[2000]]: [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]], mayor of [[Athens]], announces the forming of the [[Movement of Free Citizens]] (Greek: Κίνημα Ελευθέρων Πολιτών, ΚΕΠ), also known by its acronym KEP. | ||
Revision as of 14:06, March 13, 2007
Events
- 1822: The Holy Alliance denounces the Greek Revolution, considering it audacious and clumsy.
- 1943: Elias Venezis' book "Aeolian Land" ("Αιολική Γη") is published.
- 1955: The foundations for the Aspropyrgos Refinery are set.
- 1959: US President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits Athens.
- 1976: The terrorist group 17 November assassinates Evangelos Mallios, a police officer who had been discharged after torturing prisoners during the Junta.
- 2000: Dimitris Avramopoulos, mayor of Athens, announces the forming of the Movement of Free Citizens (Greek: Κίνημα Ελευθέρων Πολιτών, ΚΕΠ), also known by its acronym KEP.
Births
- 1883: Manolis Kalomiris, music composer.
- 1927: Karolos Fix, industrialist.
- 1901: King Paul of Greece.
- 1943: Zoe Laskari, actress.
- 1955: Yianna Angelopoulou-Daskalaki, 2004 Olympic Games organiser.
Deaths
- 1987: Nikos Stavridis, actor