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*[[630]]: Second Elevation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor [[Heraclius]] entered Jerusalem amidst great rejoicing, and together with Patriarch Zacharios (609-633), transferred the Cross of Christ with great solemnity into the temple of the Resurrection. | *[[630]]: Second Elevation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor [[Heraclius]] entered Jerusalem amidst great rejoicing, and together with Patriarch Zacharios (609-633), transferred the Cross of Christ with great solemnity into the temple of the Resurrection. | ||
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*[[1935]]: A fire destroys the city centre of [[Edessa]]. | *[[1935]]: A fire destroys the city centre of [[Edessa]]. | ||
*[[1956]]: [[EOKA]] attempt to assassinate [[Cyprus]] military governor, [[Sir John Harding]]. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off. | *[[1956]]: [[EOKA]] attempt to assassinate [[Cyprus]] military governor, [[Sir John Harding]]. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off. | ||
Revision as of 13:19, February 2, 2011
Events
- 630: Second Elevation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor Heraclius entered Jerusalem amidst great rejoicing, and together with Patriarch Zacharios (609-633), transferred the Cross of Christ with great solemnity into the temple of the Resurrection.
- 1935: A fire destroys the city centre of Edessa.
- 1956: EOKA attempt to assassinate Cyprus military governor, Sir John Harding. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off.
- 1997: Miltiades Ewert resigns as head of the New Democracy Party.
Sports
- 2009: Panathinaikos defeat Italy’s Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 3-2 sets and qualify for the final of the CEV Cup.
Births
- 1904: Nikos Skalkotas, composer
- 1920: Manolis Chiotis, musician
- 1986: Nikoletta Kyriakopoulou, athlete (pole vault)
Deaths
- 1855: Kitsos Tzavelas, freedom fighter and Prime Minister
- 1970: Manolis Chiotis, musician