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1955 in Cyprus

Explore 3 historical events and records for Cyprus in 1955.

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Historical records for Cyprus in 1955

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April

24 April 1955

Conference of Bandung

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · Bandung · Head of Greek Orthodox Church · Religion / Greek Orthodox Church

Speaks out in support of unification between Cyprus & Greece

September

17 September 1955

Independence of Cyprus

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · Nicosia · Head of Greek Orthodox Church · Religion / Greek Orthodox Church

The British Institute is burnt down

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1955

Rebellion of George Grivas

Grivas, George · Colonel · Politics / EOKA

Leads the EOKAs attempts to unite Cyprus with Greece

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