Tag: On This Day

On This Day November 5, 1957: Funeral of Nikos Kazantzakis, Legend to Some, Anti-Christ to Others

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

November 5, 2025

On This Day October 31, 1823: Thomas Jefferson Expresses Support for Greek Revolution

In the final years of his life, United States Founding Father Thomas Jefferson corresponded regularly with Adamantios Koraes — an

October 31, 2025

On This Day October 31, 1940: Rome Expects Greek Collapse

Just days after Italian forces invaded Greece in the early hours of Oct. 28, 1940, The New York Herald Tribune

October 31, 2025

When Headlines Spoke Volumes About Greece’s Role in WWII: Check Out These New York Times Headlines from the 1940s

Greece played a pivotal role during World War II beginning with its decisive “No!” to Italy in October 28th of

October 28, 2025

How Did the US Media Respond to Greece’s “No” and Subsequent Victory During WWII?

When Italy invaded Greece in the early morning hours of October 28, 1940, following an overnight ultimatum for surrender that

October 28, 2025

Why October 28th Matters to the West

When Greeks refused the Italian ultimatum of surrender on October 28, 1940, the nation stood virtually alone in the world

October 28, 2025

On This Day October 28, 1940: Metaxas Tells Greeks “Fight to Your Death”

On the early morning of Oct. 28, 1940, Greek leader Ioannis Metaxas faced a grim ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito

October 28, 2025

On This Day October 26, 1912: Thessaloniki Liberated From Ottoman Control

On this day in 1912, Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, was liberated from the Ottoman Empire after 482 years of

October 26, 2025

On This Day October 23, 2017: “Zorba” Cinematographer Walter Lassally Passes Away

Eight years have passed since German-born cinematographer Walter Lassally — who won an Academy Award for the 1964 movie “Zorba

October 23, 2025

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