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==Births== | ==Births== | ||
*[[1982]]: [[Sarbel]], singer | *[[1982]]: [[Sarbel]], singer | ||
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| + | *[[1982]]: [[Despina Achladiotou]], Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of [[Ro]]" | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 08:41, July 20, 2007
Events
- 1854: French and British war ships blockade Piraeus harbour during the Crimean War. The crews spread a cholera epidemic that decimates the population of the greater Athens area.
- 1921: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates.
- 1962: Princess Sofia of Greece marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
- 1967: Palace Priest Hieronymus is elected Archbishop of Athens.
Births
Deaths
- 1982: Despina Achladiotou, Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of Ro"