December 15

Events

• 1803: The Souliotes are forced to abandon Souli after being defeated by Ali Pasha. The latter would break his truce and trap some of them at Zaloggo.
• 1920: Britain and France announce that, after the return of King Constantine I, they no longer feel responsible for the fate of the Greek army in Asia Minor.
• 1981: PLO leader Yasser Arafat visits Athens on an invitation by Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou.

Deaths

• 1025: Byzantine emperor Basil II, known as "the Bulgar-slayer".