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*[[364]]: [[Jovian]], [[Byzantine emperor]] | *[[364]]: [[Jovian]], [[Byzantine emperor]] | ||
| + | *[[1936]]: [[Alexander Pantages]], [[Greek-American]] businessman. | ||
*[[1946]]: [[Benjamin I of Constantinople|Benjamin I]], [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] | *[[1946]]: [[Benjamin I of Constantinople|Benjamin I]], [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 15:41, November 23, 2006
Events
- 1914: The Greeks of Northern Epirus declare their independence in Argyrokastro.
- 1957: EOKA fighter Stylianos Lenas is wounded in a battle with British soldiers. He will die from his injuries on March 28.
- 1982: Civil wedding ceremonies are given equal status to religious ones in Greece.
Sports
- 1999: Nikos Polychronopoulos wins the gold medal at the European Juniors Billiard Championship in Murcia, Spain.
Births
- 1962: Giorgos Douros, international referee.
Deaths
- 364: Jovian, Byzantine emperor
- 1936: Alexander Pantages, Greek-American businessman.
- 1946: Benjamin I, Patriarch of Constantinople