Difference between revisions of "April 13"

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1823: The temporary Constitution of Epidaurus is revised by the Second National Assembly, which convenes in Astros of Kynouria.
1924: In a referendum, 70% of the Greek people vote to abolish the monarchy.
1924: After a marathon meeting, refugees from Constantinople create a new football club - AEK.
1936: PM Konstantinos Demertzis dies in office. He is replaced by Gen. Ioannis Metaxas.
1949: The Polk trial starts in Thessaloniki, Greece. Polk was an American journalist mysteriously murdered during the Greek Civil War.
1970: Composer and left-wing politician, Mikis Theodorakis, is allowed by the Junta to leave Greece.
1992: Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis dismisses Antonis Samaras and takes his place as Foreign Minister.
1996: Long distance runner, Yiannis Kouros runs 293.7 km in 24 hours.
2003: A truck crashes into a school bus near the vale of Tempe. 21 students die and over 30 are injured in this accident.

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 ==Events==
 *[[1823]]: The temporary Constitution of [[Epidaurus]] is revised by the Second National Assembly, which convenes in [[Astros]] of [[Kynouria]].
-*[[1924]]: Greeks vote to replace their Monarchy with a Republic.
+*[[1924]]: In a referendum, 70% of the Greek people vote to abolish the monarchy.
 *[[1924]]: After a marathon meeting, refugees from [[Constantinople]] create a new football club - [[AEK FC|AEK]].
 *[[1936]]: PM [[Konstantinos Demertzis]] dies in office. He is replaced by Gen. [[Ioannis Metaxas]].