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ON THIS DAY: First modern Olympics held in Athens (1986)

On this Day April 15, 2026 at 17:22

A revival born in Athens On April 15, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games came to a close at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, marking...

ON THIS DAY: The World Health Organisation was founded (1948)

On this Day April 7, 2026 at 17:12

On this day in 1948, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was officially founded by the United Nations, marking a major milestone in international efforts...

ON THIS DAY: Marinella takes Greece to Eurovision (1974)

On this Day April 6, 2026 at 12:35

On 6 April 1974, a defining moment unfolded not only for the Eurovision Song Contest, but for Greek music and cultural identity on the...

ON THIS DAY: The Chios Massacre (1822)

On this Day March 30, 2026 at 17:12

On this day in 1822, one of the most harrowing episodes of the Greek War of Independence unfolded on the island of Chios. Ottoman...

ON THIS DAY: Visionary author Arthur C Clarke dies (2008)

On this Day March 19, 2026 at 17:21

This day in 2008 marked the passing of one of the most visionary minds of the twentieth century, Arthur C Clarke, a writer whose...

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