August 26
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Events
- 1057: Armies loyal of Isaac I Komnenos defeat the imperial forces of Byzantine emperor Michael VI at Nicaea.
- 1071: The Battle of Manzikert takes place between Byzantines, under emperor Romanus IV, and Seljuk Turks.
- 1854: Makarios I is ordained Archbishop of Cyprus.
- 2004: Fani Halkia wins gold in the 400m hurdles at the Athens Olympic Games.
Births
- 1943: Dakis, pop singer.
- 1980: Manolis Papamakarios, basketball player
- 1981: Vangelis Moras, footballer