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Yesterday, 28th of October, we celebrated our second national holiday in Greece, the so-called "No Day". In 1940, on that day, in the middle of the night, the Italian ambassador to Greece visited the then Prime Minister and gave an ultimatum demanding the country's immediate surrender to Italy and its Axis allies. While the Greek Prime Minister didn't actually mention the word no, he rejected it and took the country to war against the mighty alliance that had already subjugated Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway and France. The audacity of the Greek people was such that the streets were flooded with volunteers, eager to join the fight at the front with Italian-annexed Albania. Indeed, for a few months, not only did the Greek army hold its positions in the mountains of Epirus, at the Greco-Italian border, but actually beat the Italians back and occupied major cities in south Albania. It was the first military defeat of the undefeated until then Axis powers, immortalised by Churchill's famous speech "until now, we said that Greeks fight like heroes, henceforth we will say that heroes fight like Greeks". One of the two most popular wartime songs not only called Mussolini a jackass and a loser but actually threatened Rome itself with occupation. So, Greece became the only country to celebrate its entry to WW2, even though we eventually lost. Because at times, while saying yes may be easy, saying no is the right thing to do. PS: LinkedIn doesn't like Wikipedia links, but there is a nice summary of this story under the title Greco-Italian war. #OchiDay #NoDay #WW2 #History

Today marks the anniversary of Greece's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821 after almost 400 years of occupation. It's a reminder of the sacrifices made and the struggles endured by the Greek people to reclaim their sovereignty. This historic event highlights the parallels between Greece's fight for independence and contemporary global conflicts. Four centuries ago, Greece was under the yoke of foreign domination, facing oppression and suppression of its cultural identity. Today, we witness similar struggles in various parts of the world where nations fight for their autonomy and cultural preservation against oppressive regimes or foreign interventions. Let us remember the significance of this day and stand in solidarity with all those who are fighting for their freedom and cultural preservation. #freedom #independence #hellenes #greece

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The Storming of the Bastille was a decisive moment in the early months of the French Revolution (1789-1799). On 14 July 1789, the Bastille, a fortress and political prison symbolizing the oppressiveness of France’s Ancien Régime was attacked by a crowd mainly consisting of sans-culottes, or lower classes. The anniversary is still celebrated in France as the country’s national holiday. The event was the culmination of multiple different causes. Although the catalyst for the attack was the dismissal of popular Genevan commoner Jacques Necker (1732-1804) from the ministry of King Louis XVI of France (r. 1774-1792), societal imbalances and financial hardships had been pressuring the French people for years. The perceived efforts of the king to undo the work of the Estates-General of 1789, which had resulted in the formation of a National Assembly dominated by members of the Third Estate, combined with rising bread prices to send the people of Paris into a panic, causing them to lash out against symbols of royal authority, including the ever-looming Bastille. While the storming of the Bastille was significant in that it saw the first large-scale intervention by the sans-culottes in the Revolution, it was also one of the first instances of bloodshed and mob rule committed by revolutionaries in what had previously been a relatively peaceful and orderly affair. Still, the event marked a major turning point in which the powers of the king were diminished and the process of dismantling the monarchy began. #History #HistoryFacts #FrenchRevolution #WHE

6: On November 13, 1985, Mount Ruiz, which is located in the Codillera Central of the Andes in west-central Colombia, erupted twice and swallowed up the town of Armero on the Lagunilla River. The incident killed more than 20,000 people. 7: On November 13, 1918, an Egyptian statesman named Saad Zaghloul founded the Wafd (Al Wafd al-Misrī) or Egyptian Delegation Party. It was a nationalist political party that played a pivotal role in winning Egypt's independence from Britain on February 28, 1922. 8: The four monthslong World War I Battle of the Somme ended on November 13, 1916. It was a major Allied offensive against German positions on the Somme River in France. 9: In what's known as the St. Brice's Day massacre, on November 13, 1002, English king, Ethelred II (Ethelred the Unready), launched an attack against Danish settlers. The incident became a mass execution of Danes on English territory. 10: English monarch, Edward III, was born on November 13, 1312. He was king of England from 1327 to 1377. He also led England into the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), his descendants fought over the throne of England in the War of the Roses (1455–1485), and he died aged 64 on June 21, 1377. #History #WorldHistory #BritishHistory #England #Asia #Europe #MiddleEast #Africa #Australia #NorthAmerica #SouthAmerica #CentralAmerica #USHistory #AmericanHistory

On this day in history 06/18/24. In 1538 Truce of Nice was signed between Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and French King Francis I ending the Italian War of 1536-38. The Italian war of 1536–1538 was a conflict between King Francis I of France and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. The objective was to achieve control over territories in Northern Italy, in particular the Duchy of Milan. The war saw French troops invading Northern Italy, and Spanish troops invading France. The Truce of Nice, signed on June 18, 1538, ended hostilities, leaving Turin in French hands but effecting no significant change in the map of Italy. Overall, Spain increased its control over Italy, signifying the end of Italian independence. The war strengthened animosity between the Spanish and the French, and reinforced ties between France and the Ottoman Empire, which had sided with Francis I against Charles V. The Truce of Nice was notable because Charles and Francis refused to sit in the same room together because of their intense mutual hatred. Pope Paul III was forced to carry out negotiations by going from room to room, trying to reach an agreement between the two leaders. Tension from this war led to Charles V turning to fight against the Ottomans, only to lose at the Battle of Preveza on September 28, 1538. Overall, Spain gained significant control over Italy. This war had meant that the independence of several Italian states had ended and that most of the Italian Peninsula would be ruled (or influenced) by foreign monarchs. Now you know. Abstracted from On This Day & Wikipedia. #onthisdayinhistory #truceofnice #italianwars #year1538

_Independence Day_ _Date:_ August 15 (India), July 4 (USA), varies by country _Significance:_ - Commemorates a nation's independence from colonial or oppressive rule - Marks the birth of a new nation or the adoption of a new constitution - Celebrates freedom, sovereignty, and self-governance _History:_ - India: August 15, 1947, marks India's independence from British colonial rule - USA: July 4, 1776, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from British rule - Other countries: Various dates, such as France (July 14), South Africa (December 11), and Australia (January 26) _Celebrations:_ - Parades - Flag-hoisting ceremonies - Patriotic speeches and performances - Traditional food and cultural events - Fireworks and illuminations _Importance:_ - Recognizes the sacrifices of freedom fighters and national heroes - Promotes national pride and unity - Celebrates the power of self-determination and democracy Note: The date and significance of Independence Day vary by country. The information provided is general and may not be specific to a particular nation.