Phantis:Selected anniversaries/December 19

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December 19

  • 1797: Greek poet Rigas Fereos was arrested by Austrian authorities in Trieste.
  • 1923: King George II went into exile.
  • 1924: The 8-hour workday was established in Greece.
  • 1980: Unidentified bombers destroyed mega-stores Katrantzos and Mignon in Athens.

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