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*[[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. | *[[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. | *[[1921]]: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates. | ||
| − | *[[1928]]: The [[Bank of Greece]] begins operations. | + | *[[1928]]: The [[Bank of Greece]] begins operations under director [[Alexandros Diomedes]]. |
*[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | *[[1962]]: [[Queen Sofia of Spain|Princess Sofia of Greece]] marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain. | ||
*[[1967]]: Palace Priest [[Hieronymus]] is elected [[Archbishop of Athens]]. | *[[1967]]: Palace Priest [[Hieronymus]] is elected [[Archbishop of Athens]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, February 11, 2011
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.
- 1928: The Bank of Greece begins operations under director Alexandros Diomedes.
- 1962: Princess Sofia of Greece marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
- 1967: Palace Priest Hieronymus is elected Archbishop of Athens.
Sports
- 2009: Olympiakos Piraeus play a friendly in Hanoi, losing 1-0 to the national team of Vietnam.
Births
Deaths
- 1982: Despina Achladiotou, Greek folk heroine better known as "the Lady of Ro"