Monday, August 9

The big stairwell, Greek Parliament Building
Greek Parliament
Image by Tilemahos Efthimiadis

Monday, August 9
Today is Monday, August 9, the 221nd day of 2010. There are 144 days left in the year. 480 B.C. – Greek troops led by Spartan King Leonidas are overcome by the Persians at Thermopylae after a heroic stand.
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Eleftherios Venizelos Hall, Greek Parliament
Greek Parliament
Image by Tilemahos Efthimiadis