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1956 in Greece

Explore 3 historical events and records for Greece in 1956.

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Historical records for Greece in 1956

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February

19 February 1956

National Radical Union Election Victory

Karamanlis, Konstantinos · Greece · Prime Minister of Greece · Government / Government of Greece

Karamanlis wins a parliamentary majority leading the National Radical Union.

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1956

National Radical Union Founded

Karamanlis, Konstantinos · Athens · Prime Minister of Greece · Government / Government of Greece

Karamanlis founds the conservative National Radical Union.

1956

Prime Minister of Greece

Karamanlis, Konstantinos · Prime Minister of Greece · Government / Government of Greece

Konstantinos Karamanlis forms his first government as Prime Minister.

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