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Historical anniversaries of September 13
September 13 marks several significant historical milestones in Greece and globally. In 533, the Byzantine general Belisarius defeated the Vandals at the Battle of Decimum in North Africa.
In the 20th century, the date is noted for the 1922 destruction of Smyrna, which resulted in over 50,000 deaths. In 1928, Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos sought a peaceful resolution to Greek-Turkish disputes via correspondence with Turkish Prime Minister İsmet İnönü.
Other notable events include the 1959 European Cup debut of Olympiacos against AC Milan, the 1965 release of the Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’, and the 1986 Kalamata earthquake that claimed 35 lives.
Entities
Belisarius · Eleftherios Venizelos · Ismet Inonu · Olympiacos · The Beatles
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Kalamata in 1986, causing 35 deaths. seleo.gr · www.enikos.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] In 533, the Byzantine general Belisarius defeated the Vandals under Gelimer at the Battle of Decimum in North Africa. corfutvnews.gr · seleo.gr · www.enikos.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 1928, Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos sent a letter to Turkish Prime Minister İsmet İnönü requesting a peaceful resolution to outstanding issues. seleo.gr · www.enikos.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 1959, Olympiacos played its first European Cup match, resulting in a 2-2 draw against AC Milan. seleo.gr · www.enikos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The destruction of Smyrna began in 1922, resulting in over 50,000 deaths and 75,000 injuries. seleo.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Beatles released the song ‘Yesterday’ in 1965. seleo.gr · www.enikos.gr