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| + | *[[626]]: The [[Akathist Hymn]] is created, an extensive lyric poem of unparalleled beauty, dedicated to the [[Mary, the mother of Jesus|Virgin Mary]], first chanted in the thanksgiving services following the victory of the Byzantine people of Constantinople over the Persians and Avars. | ||
*[[1896]]: Greek volunteers land in [[Crete]] to support the Cretan revolt against the Ottoman Empire. | *[[1896]]: Greek volunteers land in [[Crete]] to support the Cretan revolt against the Ottoman Empire. | ||
*[[1964]]: Turkish jets bombard Greek positions in Tylliria, [[Cyprus]]. 55 Greeks are killed and 125 are wounded. Half of that number are civilians. | *[[1964]]: Turkish jets bombard Greek positions in Tylliria, [[Cyprus]]. 55 Greeks are killed and 125 are wounded. Half of that number are civilians. | ||
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Events
- 626: The Akathist Hymn is created, an extensive lyric poem of unparalleled beauty, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, first chanted in the thanksgiving services following the victory of the Byzantine people of Constantinople over the Persians and Avars.
- 1896: Greek volunteers land in Crete to support the Cretan revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
- 1964: Turkish jets bombard Greek positions in Tylliria, Cyprus. 55 Greeks are killed and 125 are wounded. Half of that number are civilians.
Sports
- 2002: Mirela Maniani wins gold in the javelin throw at the European Championship in Munich. Her throw of 67.47m breaks the record for European Championship Games.
Births
- 1898: Alexis Minotis, actor
- 1926: George Livanos, shipowner
- 1983: Nikos Zisis, basketball player
Deaths
- 1973: Nikolaos Zachariadis, communist leader
- 2003: Antonis Samarakis, writer
- 2004: Dimitris Papamichail, actor
