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*[[1950]]: [[Kostas Eleftherakis]], footballer | *[[1950]]: [[Kostas Eleftherakis]], footballer | ||
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+ | *[[928]]: Patriarch [[Stephen II of Constantinople]] | ||
[[Category:Days]] | [[Category:Days]] |
Revision as of 11:38, December 29, 2010
Contents
Events
- 1912: The "Free State" of Icaria is proclaimed.
- 1918: Greek-American George Dilboy knocks out three German machine gun nests, continues fighting despite the loss of a leg and finally is killed in the attack on Belleau Woods in World War I. His heroism earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor.
- 1922: The Greek government declares Asia Minor independent, after truce signing negotations with Turkey fail.
- 1929: Themistocles Sofoulis become leader of the Liberal Party.
Sports
- 1994: Pezoporikos and EPA merge in Larnaca to form AEK Larnaca FC.
Births
- 1950: Kostas Eleftherakis, footballer
Deaths
- 928: Patriarch Stephen II of Constantinople