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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
*[[1919]]: Greek forces begin the evacuation of Odessa during the [[Ukraine Expedition]]. | *[[1919]]: Greek forces begin the evacuation of Odessa during the [[Ukraine Expedition]]. | ||
+ | *[[1932]]: The [[National Theater]] opened. Its first production was "Agamemnon" by [[Aeschylus]]. | ||
*[[1960]]: The remains of poet [[Andreas Kalvos]] arrive in Greece from England for re-burial. | *[[1960]]: The remains of poet [[Andreas Kalvos]] arrive in Greece from England for re-burial. | ||
*[[1975]]: [[Aristotle Onassis]] is buried in [[Skorpios island]]. During the funeral, [[Christina Onassis]] falls out with Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis over the inheritance. | *[[1975]]: [[Aristotle Onassis]] is buried in [[Skorpios island]]. During the funeral, [[Christina Onassis]] falls out with Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis over the inheritance. |
Revision as of 18:48, March 17, 2008
Events
- 1919: Greek forces begin the evacuation of Odessa during the Ukraine Expedition.
- 1932: The National Theater opened. Its first production was "Agamemnon" by Aeschylus.
- 1960: The remains of poet Andreas Kalvos arrive in Greece from England for re-burial.
- 1975: Aristotle Onassis is buried in Skorpios island. During the funeral, Christina Onassis falls out with Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis over the inheritance.
- 1983: "Vradyni" publisher, Tzortzis Athanasiadis is murdered in his office by left-wing radicals.
Sports
- 1923: Aris Thessaloniki play their first match and defeat Iraklis 2-0.
- 1947: The National Basketball Team of Greece defeat Turkey 34-30 marking the first away win for the Greek side.
Births
- 1926: Athina Mary Livanos, heiress, wife of Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos