December 15
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
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 are no longer responsible for the presence of the Greek army in Asia Minor.
- 1955: The battle of Soloi is fought during the EOKA struggle against the British in Cyprus. Charalambos Mouskos is killed.
- 1971: Panathinaikos, representing Europe, draw 1-1 against Nacional of Montevideo in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup. The lone green goal was scored by Totis Fylakouris. Yiannis Tomaras is seriously injured with a broken leg.
- 1981: PLO leader Yasser Arafat visits Athens on an invitation by Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou.
Births
Deaths
- 1025: Byzantine emperor Basil II, known as "the Bulgar-slayer".
- 1955: Charalambos Mouskos, Cypriot freedom fighter.