April 26
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Events
- 1821: During the Greek War of Independence, Athens is liberated by Greek forces under Dimos Antoniou.
- 1831: The government of Ioannis Kapodistrias publishes the first law concerning the press.
- 1912: Italian forces capture Rhodes.
- 1944: Greek guerrilas and British commandos kidnap Gen. Kreipe, commander of the German garrison of Crete.
Births
- 1958: Giorgos Kostikos, footballer and coach.