Tag: On This Day

On This Day October 20, 1968: Jacqueline Kennedy Becomes an Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis on October 20, 1968 on his private Greek island of Skorpios. The former First Lady

October 20, 2025
Refugees

On This Day October 13, 1922: American Red Cross Begins to Support Greek Refugees

In the photo, above, these villagers from Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near their homes shortly after the

October 13, 2025

On This Day October 13, 1934: Legendary Singer Nana Mouskouri is Born

Born October 13, 1934 in Hania, on the island of Crete, Nana Mouskouri is probably the most famous Greek in

October 13, 2025

On This Day October 12, 1944: Liberation of Athens From Nazi Occupation

Today, the 12th of October, marks the anniversary of Athens’ liberation from Nazi German occupation during World War II. After

October 12, 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

On This Day October 7, 1571: Battle of Lepanto Marks Devastating Loss for Ottoman Empire

On October 7, 1571, one of the most important naval battles in history took place off the west coast of

October 7, 2025

Amazing Photos of French Museum’s Feverish Attempt to Protect Greek Treasures on Eve of WWII

On the eve of World War II, curators at the Louvre Museum in Paris undertook a feverish mission to protect

October 3, 2025

On This Day October 3, 1922: NY Times Recounts “Turkish Atrocities” in Smyrna

Following is the text of an original story that appeared in the October 3, 1922 edition of The New York

October 3, 2025

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