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ON THIS DAY: Remembering Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (2011)

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Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (1919–2011): A pioneer of Greek and Cypriot athleticsOn this day, we remember the life and legacy of Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou – the first...

ON THIS DAY: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for espionage (1953)

On this Day
On this day in 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg—a married couple from New York City—were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in...

ON THIS DAY: Hugh Laurie (1959) and Peter Dinklage (1969) are born

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Hugh Laurie – Biography & career highlights Born on 11 June 1959 in Oxfordshire, England, James Hugh Calum Laurie rose to fame through his comedy...

ON THIS DAY: The Hellenic Red Cross is founded (1877)

On this Day
On this day, in 1877 the Greek Red Cross was founded. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian organisation founded to provide assistance to...

ON THIS DAY: The Rolling Stones release “(I can’t get no) satisfaction” (1965)

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60 years ago, on 6 June 1965, The Rolling Stones released what would become one of the most influential and recognisable songs in rock...
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Musk pledges SpaceX shares for children across America

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Elon Musk has said he will give every child...

Cyprus Qatar cooperation strengthened with new committee

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Cyprus and Qatar have agreed to establish a joint...

ON THIS DAY: Streptomycin antibiotic discovered (1943)

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On 19 October 1943, researchers at Rutgers University in...

Limassol street food event to support children’s health

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Leading chefs from Limassol's hotels and restaurants will join...
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