Tag: Famous Greek Americans

Beloved Stage, Film Actor Olympia Dukakis Passes Away

Daughter of Greek immigrants and beloved theater and film actress Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday, May 1, less than

May 1, 2021
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, 2020

The Greek Immigrant Who 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

January 29, 2020
Alex Karras

Late NFL Legend Alex Karras Elected to Hall of Fame

Alex Karras, the late Detroit Lions legend turned primetime American TV star, will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame

January 22, 2020
Tom Carvel

Remembering Tom Carvel: America’s Ice Cream King, Inventor of Soft Serve Ice Cream

Tom Carvel was the personification of the American dream. He built his namesake national chain of ice cream shops —

October 21, 2019
Arianna Huffington

Happy Birthday Arianna Huffington!

Critically acclaimed author, syndicated columnist and renowned businesswoman Arianna Huffington celebrates her birthday today. Huffington is most well-known for launching her eponymous news

July 15, 2019

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 29, 2019

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, 2019

On This Day September 28, 2003: Remembering One of America’s Greatest Film Directors

Elia Kazan, Greek immigrant to the United States who became one of the most influential film directors of the 20th

September 28, 2018

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