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*[[390]]: Byzantine Emperor, [[Theodosius I]] accepts responsibility for mass killings that occurred in [[Thessaloniki]]. | *[[390]]: Byzantine Emperor, [[Theodosius I]] accepts responsibility for mass killings that occurred in [[Thessaloniki]]. | ||
*[[858]]: [[Photius I of Constantinople|Photius the Great]] is named Patriarch of [[Constantinople]] in place of [[Ignatius I of Constantinople|Ignatius I]] who was deposed. The event led to a strain in the relations of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] with the Roman Catholic Church which refused to accept the appointment. | *[[858]]: [[Photius I of Constantinople|Photius the Great]] is named Patriarch of [[Constantinople]] in place of [[Ignatius I of Constantinople|Ignatius I]] who was deposed. The event led to a strain in the relations of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] with the Roman Catholic Church which refused to accept the appointment. | ||
| − | + | *[[1966]]: Nikolaos Dandolas, known as ''[[Nick the Greek]]'', dies at the age of 80. He is considered the biggest gambler in american history. A short while before he got sick he played pocker for 8 days | |
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] | ||
Revision as of 17:22, December 25, 2005
Events
- 1: Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem (according to St. Dionysius the Lesser).
- 390: Byzantine Emperor, Theodosius I accepts responsibility for mass killings that occurred in Thessaloniki.
- 858: Photius the Great is named Patriarch of Constantinople in place of Ignatius I who was deposed. The event led to a strain in the relations of the Eastern Orthodox Church with the Roman Catholic Church which refused to accept the appointment.
- 1966: Nikolaos Dandolas, known as Nick the Greek, dies at the age of 80. He is considered the biggest gambler in american history. A short while before he got sick he played pocker for 8 days