Tag: On This Day

On This Day February 21, 1909: When Greeks of Omaha Were Targeted… Just Because They Were Greek

On this day in South Omaha, Nebraska, thousands of Greeks fled their homes in the city’s Greektown after an organized

February 21, 2026

On This Day February 18, 1883: Amazing Facts About Nikos Kazantzakis on His Birthday

Nikos Kazantzakis was Greece’s most prolific writer and remains in history as one of the most famous contemporary Greeks worldwide.

February 18, 2026

On This Day February 13, 1944: Assassination of Cretan Hero Who Fought Fascism

The invading Nazis faced resistance even before they landed on the island of Crete with locals waiting below falling parachutists

February 13, 2026

On This Day February 8, 1941: Massive Hollywood Relief Effort for Greek War Victims

Hollywood elite assembled at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on February 8, 1941 for a radio show called “America Calling” to raise

February 8, 2026
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Remembering George Dilboy: First Greek-American to Receive Medal of Honor

George Dilboy (Giorgos Dilbois) was born on February 5, 1896 in the Greek town of Alatsata near Smyrna in Asia Minor, or

February 5, 2026

Remembering Stamatis Moraitis: The Man Who (Almost) Forgot to Die

On the anniversary of the passing of Stamatis Moraitis, his legacy, and message, live on. Moraitis, who did not remember

February 3, 2026

On This Day January 31, 1941: Greek Women Contribute to War Effort

Taken on January 31, 1941 in the thick of winter high up in the Pindus Mountains of Epirus, the photo

January 31, 2026

On This Day January 30, 2013: Last of The Andrews Sisters Passes Away

The last of the world-famous Andrews Sisters, Patty, passed away on January 30, 2013, at the age of 94. As

January 30, 2026

On This Day January 25, 1928: Santorini’s Restless Volcano

The restless volcano of Santorini—believed to be the original cause of the downfall of the Minoan civilization in Crete more

January 25, 2026

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