Tag: Famous Greek Americans

On This Day June 20, 1931: Celebrating Olympia Dukakis on Her Birthday

Today would have been the birthday of beloved stage and screen actress Olympia Dukakis. She passed away on May 1,

June 20, 2026

On This Day April 27, 1914: “Funeral of the Century” When a Greek American Hero Was Assassinated

The media at the time called it the “funeral of the century,” amazed at the miles-long procession of coal miners

April 27, 2026

The Greek Immigrant Changed the Course of American History

In September 1913, workers in one of the United States’ most lucrative industries decided they were getting a raw deal

April 20, 2026

On This Day March 28, 1893: Remembering One of the “Greatest Greek Americans”

March 28th marks the anniversary of the birth of someone I have come to call “one of the greatest Greek

March 28, 2026
Maria Callas

On This Day March 5, 1974: Maria Callas’ Last Performance at Carnegie Hall

Today marks the anniversary of when late opera legend Maria Callas gave her last performance at the historic Carnegie Hall

March 5, 2026

Famous Greek Immigrants: Tom Carvel: Inventor, Innovator, American Icon and Ice Cream King

When an unassuming, wide-eyed, young Greek immigrant arrived in America in 1910, the world did not yet know that this

January 4, 2026

Remembering Ted Gregory, Builder of Colossal American Rib Empire

The Ribs King died December 3, 2011. Long live the memory of Ted Gregory. For more than 50 years he

December 3, 2025
Alex Karras

On This Day October 10, 2012: NFL Legend Turned TV Star Alex Karras Passes Away

Twelve years have passed since the American football world said goodbye to NFL great Alex Karras, a four-time Pro Bowl

October 10, 2025
Alex Spanos

Remembering Alex Spanos: From Sandwich Seller to Billionaire Businessman

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Alex Spanos, the son of Greek immigrants and a self-made billionaire from

October 9, 2025

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