December 26
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Events
- 1825: Egyptian general Ibrahim Pasha arrives at Mesolonghi to aid Kutahye in the second seige of the city.
- 1912: The Naval Battle of Elli, fought during the First Balkan War, concludes in victory for the Greek Navy.
- 1968: Two Palestinians attack a Boeing 707 aircraft belonging to El Al at Ellinikon International Airport. An Israeli mechanic is killed.
Sports
- 1977: Greek footballers go on strike. The Alpha Ethniki matches, however, proceed as all clubs field amateurs.
- 1977: Dimitris Saravakos makes his debut with Panionios in a match against Aegaleo. After 142 games (35 goals) he was traded to Panathinaikos in 1984.
Births
- 1890: Konstantinos Georgakopoulos, politician and Prime Minister of Greece
- 1918: George Rallis, politician and Prime Minister of Greece
Deaths
- 1890: Heinrich Schliemann, archaeologist
- 1997: Cornelius Castoriadis, philosopher
- 2002: Michael Polatof, fashion and stage designer