Ioannis Demestichas, Greek admiral and politician (d. 1960)
Ioannis Demestichas (Greek: Ιωάννης Δεμέστιχας, 1882–1960) was a Hellenic Navy officer. He is best known for his participation in the Macedonian Struggle under the nom de guerre of Kapetan Nikiforos (Καπετάν Νικηφόρος). He held various senior commands in the Greek Navy, including thrice as Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, and also served briefly in cabinet positions.
1882Dec, 12
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act. - 6Jun
Cyclone
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1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.