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− | *[[1999]]: A powerful earthquake (6.6 on the Richter scale) causes extensive damage to Izmit | + | *[[1999]]: A powerful earthquake (6.6 on the Richter scale) causes extensive damage to Izmit ([[Nicomedia]]) Turkey. Greek rescue units will be among the first on the scene. A political rapprochement between the countries will follow. |
*[[2004]]: Judo athlete, [[Elias Eliadis]], wins gold in the Athens Olympic Games. | *[[2004]]: Judo athlete, [[Elias Eliadis]], wins gold in the Athens Olympic Games. | ||
Revision as of 13:06, August 6, 2006
Events
- 1999: A powerful earthquake (6.6 on the Richter scale) causes extensive damage to Izmit (Nicomedia) Turkey. Greek rescue units will be among the first on the scene. A political rapprochement between the countries will follow.
- 2004: Judo athlete, Elias Eliadis, wins gold in the Athens Olympic Games.
Deaths
- 2001: Nikos Goumas, President of AEK FC.