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*[[1828]]: [[Ioannis Kapodistrias]] arrives in [[Nafplion]]; the British frigate "Warspite", at his disposal, carried him to Greece. | *[[1828]]: [[Ioannis Kapodistrias]] arrives in [[Nafplion]]; the British frigate "Warspite", at his disposal, carried him to Greece. | ||
*[[1919]]: The Labor Socialist Party of Greece (which later became the [[Communist Party of Greece]]) hold its first open meeting in Athens. | *[[1919]]: The Labor Socialist Party of Greece (which later became the [[Communist Party of Greece]]) hold its first open meeting in Athens. | ||
| + | *[[1933]]: An earthquake strikes [[Volos]] causing material damage. | ||
*[[1950]]: Greek Prime Minister [[Alexandros Diomedes]] resigns amid a scandal involving members of his government. | *[[1950]]: Greek Prime Minister [[Alexandros Diomedes]] resigns amid a scandal involving members of his government. | ||
Revision as of 10:54, December 26, 2006
Events
- 1449: Constantine Palaeologus is crowned Byzantine emperor in Mystras.
- 1828: Ioannis Kapodistrias arrives in Nafplion; the British frigate "Warspite", at his disposal, carried him to Greece.
- 1919: The Labor Socialist Party of Greece (which later became the Communist Party of Greece) hold its first open meeting in Athens.
- 1933: An earthquake strikes Volos causing material damage.
- 1950: Greek Prime Minister Alexandros Diomedes resigns amid a scandal involving members of his government.
Births
- 1822: Heinrich Schliemann, archaeologist.
Namesday
Greek Orthodox
Today is Holy Theophany (Epiphany), namesday for Fotis, Fotini, Theofanis, Iordanis (Jordan), Ourania (Urania), Peristera, Theopoula