• 1904 FIFA FOUNDED

The World Federation of Football (FIFA) is founded in Paris.

  • 1924 THE SENATE IS ESTABLISHED

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A resolution is submitted to the Hellenic Parliament for the establishment of a Senate, which will be a legislative body and will be a barrier against the omnipotence of the prime ministers. It will operate from 1929 to 1935.

  • 1995 FIRST DEMOLITION WITH DYNAMITE IN GREECE

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The first demolition with dynamite in Greece takes place, in the 15-story building of the Red Cross, which has been unfinished for 30 years, at the junction of Mesogeion and Shliman streets.

  • 2005 PAPARIZOU VICTORY

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The 50th Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The winner on behalf of our country is Elena Paparizou, with the song “My Number One”, with music by Christos Dantes and lyrics by Natalia Germanos. It is the first victory of Greece in its 31 years of participation in the institution.

  • 2018 VASILIS TRIANTAFYLLIS DIES

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Greek actor and writer, known as Harry Clynn.