December 12
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Events
- 1803: The Souliotes left Souli towards the coast of Epirus. A monk named Samuel remained in Kughi and set fire to the powder magazines with a massive explosion that cost him his life while killing tens of Ottomans.
- 1955 - The Battle of Spilia is fought in the EOKA struggle against the British in Cyprus.
- 1970: The discovery of an extended neolithic settlement near Sesklo (near Volos) is announced.
Births
- 1792: Alexander Ypsilantis, Greek military commander and national hero
- 1934: Yiannis Voyiatzis, singer
Namesday
Greek Orthodox
- Saint Spyridon, patron saint of Corfu and Piraeus