Like today August 15th historical and important events happened for our country, but also for him World.
So let’s go back to the page of Time’s calendar to see what happened like today…
1096
The first Crusade begins, with the aim of conquering the Holy Land, then occupied by the Ottomans.
1858
The new Parliament (Old Parliament) is founded, which will be built according to the plans of the architect Francois Boulanger.
1909
The revolution breaks out in Goudi, organized by the “Military League”. Eleftherios Venizelos is asked to take over the governance of the country.
1940
The cruiser “Elli” is torpedoed by the Italians in Tinos.
1969
Premiere for the legendary Woodstock rock festival. The first day features Richie Havens, Swami Satchidananda, Sweetwater, The Incredible String Band, Bert Sommer, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Melanie, Arlo Guthrie and Joan Baez.
1971
American President Richard Nixon abolishes the convertibility of the dollar into gold.
Source: sansimera.gr
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