Colonels' Coup
A group of army officers seizes power in Greece, confronting Constantine II with the military regime later known as the Colonels' junta.
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1967 in Greece
Explore 13 historical events and records for Greece in 1967.
Historical records for Greece in 1967
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April
Constitution of Greece
Constitutional rule is suspended
Coup
Helps a coup placing Brigadier General Styliano Patakos in power. Constitutional rule is suspended. Arrests George Papanreou & his son Andreas
May
Birth of Crown Prince Pavlos
Pavlos, the eldest son of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in Athens while the monarchy still formally exists.
December
Counter-Coup
Constantine II launches an unsuccessful counter-coup against the military junta from northern Greece.
Exile of Constantine II
After the counter-coup fails, Constantine II and his family leave Greece and go into exile in Rome.
Appeal against Military Junta
Papandreou calls for international opposition to the Greek military regime.
Release from Detention
The military regime releases Andreas Papandreou following international pressure.
Other events (month unknown)
Coup
Overthrown & arrested by a right wing coup
Minister of Finance
Adamantios Androutsopoulos is appointed Minister of Finance in 1967.
Prime Minister of Greece
Panagiotis Kanellopoulos forms the final parliamentary government before the coup.
Prime Minister of Greece
Konstantinos Kollias becomes Prime Minister immediately after the military coup.
Public Opposition to the Junta
During a visit to the United States, Constantine publicly distances himself from the April 21 military regime and describes the coup as a disastrous day.
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