Tag: On This Day

On This Day May 30, 1941: Students Remove Nazi Flag From Acropolis

A month earlier on April 27, 1941 the invading Nazi army had victoriously entered the city of Athens and raised

May 30, 2026
Constantinople

On This Day May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople

May 29, 1453 is known throughout the Greek world as a black anniversary — the day the Byzantine capital city

May 29, 2026

On This Day May 20, 1941: Nazis Launch First Ever Airborne Invasion of Island Fortress Against Crete

For the first time in history, an invading force used the air as its medium to invade an island fortress.

May 20, 2026
Marilyn

On This Day May 19, 1962: Marilyn Meets Maria

“Marilyn Meets Maria” is not a new film in production, although it very well could be. It was May 19,

May 19, 2026

Remembering the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks

The annihilation of the non-Turk/non-Muslim peoples from Anatolia started on April 24, 1915 with the arrest of 250 Armenian intellectuals

May 19, 2026
Pontian

On This Day May 19, 1919: Ataturk Begins Onslaught Against Pontian Greeks

353,000 victims of the Pontian Genocide are remembered every year on May 19, designated by the Greek parliament as an

May 19, 2026
Juan Carlos

On This Day May 14, 1962: Sophia, Juan Carlos’ Royal Wedding Captivates Greeks

Very early on the morning of May 14, 1962, thousands of fresh red roses were delivered to the Catholic and

May 14, 2026
George Papanikolaou

On This Day May 13, 1883: Remembering Dr. George Papanikolaou Whose Pap Smear Has Saved Millions of Women

Dr. George Papanikolaou is celebrated for inventing the Pap test, which detects early signs of uterine and cervical cancer in women.

May 13, 2026
Constantine Niarchos

On This Day May 13, 1999: First Greek to Climb Mt. Everest

On this day in 1999, Greece was on top of the world—literally. Constantine “Gus” Niarchos, the third and youngest son

May 13, 2026

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