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123 Moments
1966
Coup in Greece: Colonels impose harsh regime of censorship and oppression.
1961
Georgios Papandreou’s Center Union Party wins legislative election with majority.
1955
1952
Communist Party Leaders Sentenced to Death in Zachariadis Trial
Greece Joins NATO for Strengthened Western Ties
1949
Greek Civil War ends with anti-communist regime victory, solidifying government control.
1947
US Counters Communism in Greece
1946
Civil Conflict Erupts Between Government and Communist Insurgents
1944
Liberation of Athens from German Occupation in WWII
1943
Archbishop Damaskinos appointed Regent after King Paul I's death
Massacres in Kalavryta by German Forces during WWII Occupation
1941
World War II Resistance Groups Seek Independence and Liberation
German Occupation of Greece during WWII
Germany's Invasion Dominates Battle with Intense Military Operations
1940
Greek Forces Drive Italian Troops Into Albania
Italian Invasion Sparks Greco-Italian War, Shifts WW2 Dynamics
1936
Ioannis Metaxas' 4th of August Regime in Greece
1925
1924
Formation of Second Hellenic Republic after King George II's abdication.
1923
Treaty Redefined Borders, Greece Lost Territory
1917
World War I Impact on Greek Society and Politics
1913
Assassination of King George I by anarchist subdued by authorities.
1912
1897
Conflict Between Cretans and Ottomans Sparks War and Uprisings
1878
Treaty Reshapes Greek Borders Regarding Russia and Ottoman Empire
1877
Greek Parliament Declaration Sparks Russo-Turkish War
1869
Athens Metro: New Service Boosting Urban Transport Network in City Center
1866
Crete rebels against Ottoman rule with mainland support.
1864