Since dawn, thousands of Smyrna’s Greeks crowded the waterfront to welcome the Greek army. When, on the 7th, the first ocean liner was seen entering the harbor, thousands of flags were unfurled
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1919 GREEK LANDING IN SMYRNA
The Greek troops land in Smyrna. People and army had become one, while emotion and enthusiasm overflowed from both sides. A large number of barges had been assembled along the Smyrna quay, in order to effect the speedy disembarkation of the troops.
Prayers of “G. Averof” tried in vain to enable the movement of the troops along the coastal road, as the whole waterfront of Smyrna, from the telegraph office to Punta, presented the appearance of a camp. In front of the Hunting Club stood the Metropolitan of Smyrna Chrysostomos together with the holy clergy and blessed the disembarking military units.
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1977 THE KNIGHT WINS THE LENIN PRIZE
Yannis Ritsos is honored in Moscow with the Lenin International Prize for Peace. The awarding of the prize to the Greek poet had a global impact, as did his work, as well as his competitive journey.
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1998 EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
The European Central Bank is established in Brussels, with the aim of defining and implementing the monetary policy of the European Union.
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1941 PENELOPI DELTA DIED
Penelope Delta, Greek author of works for children and young people, but also a personality with a lively participation in the national issues and events of her time.
Source: Skai
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