• 1828 SCHOOL OF EVELPIDES

The operation of the Evelpidon Military School begins, under the name “Evelpidon Company”, commanded by the Italian Captain Saltali and senior supervisor by the Bavarian colonel Eidek. The motto of the school is “Let students learn first”.

  • 1932 COURT AGAINST RAISES

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Two months after the bankruptcy of Greece, a rally is organized in the Field of Ares against the increases in electricity and water prices. The Gendarmerie attack the gathered and clashes begin that spread throughout the surrounding area.

  • 1944 THE BRETON WOODS MEETING BEGINS

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It will be decided to set up two new organizations: the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The dollar will replace gold as a medium of international trade.

  • 2015 “NO” TO THE REFERENDUM

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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls on the citizens to vote “no” in the July 5 referendum, pointing out that this way they will strengthen the government’s negotiation effort, with the aim of a better agreement.