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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
| + | *[[1849]]: A revolt against British rule with the aim of [[Enosis|union]] with Greece is put down by the British in [[Kefallonia]]. | ||
*[[1973]]: [[George Papadopoulos]] is sworn in as President after the abolition of the Monarchy by the military [[Junta]]. | *[[1973]]: [[George Papadopoulos]] is sworn in as President after the abolition of the Monarchy by the military [[Junta]]. | ||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
*[[2002]]: [[Periklis Iakovakis]] smashes [[Thanassis Kalogiannis]]' 15 year-old record (48.80) in the 400m race with 48.66 in Leeds. | *[[2002]]: [[Periklis Iakovakis]] smashes [[Thanassis Kalogiannis]]' 15 year-old record (48.80) in the 400m race with 48.66 in Leeds. | ||
*[[2001]]: Greece win the World Juniors Water Polo Championship by beating Croatia 8-7 in Istanbul | *[[2001]]: Greece win the World Juniors Water Polo Championship by beating Croatia 8-7 in Istanbul | ||
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==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
*[[1975]]: [[Jim Londos]], [[Greek-American]] Professional Wrestler | *[[1975]]: [[Jim Londos]], [[Greek-American]] Professional Wrestler | ||
Revision as of 10:27, April 23, 2007
Events
- 1849: A revolt against British rule with the aim of union with Greece is put down by the British in Kefallonia.
- 1973: George Papadopoulos is sworn in as President after the abolition of the Monarchy by the military Junta.
Sports
- 2002: Periklis Iakovakis smashes Thanassis Kalogiannis' 15 year-old record (48.80) in the 400m race with 48.66 in Leeds.
- 2001: Greece win the World Juniors Water Polo Championship by beating Croatia 8-7 in Istanbul
Deaths
- 1975: Jim Londos, Greek-American Professional Wrestler