May 14

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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.
1921: Serious disorders in Egypt cost the lives of 50 persons as natives attack Greek expatriates.
1962: Princess Sofia of Greece marries future King Juan Carlos de Borbon of Spain.
1967: Palace Priest Hieronymus is elected Archbishop of Athens.

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