Tag: On This Day

Stavros Niarchos

On This Day April 16, 1996: Shipping Magnate Stavros Niarchos Passes Away

Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, one of the leading 20th century business

April 16, 2026

On This Day April 16, 1958: Moving (Literally) Story of St. Haralambos Church

The story behind St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Canton, Ohio is a powerful and (literally) moving example of the

April 16, 2026

On This Day April 10, 1896: Spyridon Louis Wins First Modern Olympic Marathon… After Stopping for Wine

The Olympic marathon is the ultimate endurance race in modern sports — 26.2 miles that honor the exact distance run

April 10, 2026
AEK

On This Day April 4, 1968: AEK Makes European Basketball History

More than 50 years ago, the Greek basketball club AEK made not only national history, but international history. On the

April 4, 2026

On This Day March 31, 1822: The Massacre of the Population of Chios Begins

The Ottomans kept their eyes on the various revolts that had been springing up throughout the mainland and islands of

March 31, 2026

On This Day March 24, 1944: Ancient Community Rounded Up for Deportation, Extermination

On the eve of the Greek national holiday, March 24, 1944, Nazi soldiers encircled the Jewish quarter in the northern

March 24, 2026

On This Day March 23, 1943: Remembering Nazi-Occupied Europe’s Only Open Protest of Jewish Persecution

Going largely unnoticed in Greece and beyond, an important anniversary passes annually on March 23. The date in 1943 marks

March 23, 2026

On This Day March 15, 1975: The Death of a Greek Tycoon

Perhaps the most iconic Greek man of the 20th century known the world over, Aristotle Onassis took his last breath

March 15, 2026

On This Day March 10, 2011: At the Encouragement of Greek Orthodox Bishop, Illinois Abolishes Death Penalty

Following a multi-year effort led by Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, a Greek Orthodox bishop from Chicago, then-Governor Patrick Quinn signed

March 10, 2026

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