August 1

Events

• 527: Justinian I becomes Byzantine Emperor upon the death of Justin I.
• 1821: The first Greek newspaper, the "Greek Herald", is published in Kalamata.
• 1821: Monemvasia is liberated during the Greek Revolution.
• 1952: The Battleship Georgios Averof is decommissioned.

Sports

• 2006: Aris Grigoriadis wins a bronze medal at the European Swimming Championships, in 100m backstroke.

Births

• 1893: King Alexander of Greece

Deaths

• 527: Justin I, Byzantine Emperor.