December 26
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Events
- 1825: Egyptian general Ibrahim Pasha approaches Mesolonghi and initiates 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
Sports
- 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
- 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