Withdrawal from NATO Integrated Command
Karamanlis withdraws Greece from NATO's integrated military command after the Cyprus crisis.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1974 in Greece
Explore 11 historical events and records for Greece in 1974.
Historical records for Greece in 1974
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August
November
Election
New Democracy wins the first parliamentary election after the dictatorship.
December
Monarchy Referendum
Greek voters reject restoration of the monarchy in a referendum held after democracy is restored.
Referendum Campaign Exclusion
Constantine is not permitted to return to Greece to campaign personally before the referendum on the future of the monarchy.
Referendum Vote Share
The option associated with restoration of the monarchy receives slightly more than thirty percent of the vote in the Greek referendum.
Other events (month unknown)
IOC Honorary Membership
After ending his active International Olympic Committee membership, Constantine is appointed an honorary IOC member for life.
New Democracy Founded
Karamanlis founds the New Democracy political party.
Prime Minister of Greece
Karamanlis becomes Prime Minister after the restoration of democracy.
Residence in London
Constantine II and his family establish their principal residence in London after years of exile following the failed 1967 counter-coup.
Restoration of Democracy
Karamanlis returns from exile and forms a government of national unity.
Short Residence in Denmark
After years in Rome, Constantine and his family spend a short period in Denmark before establishing their permanent residence in London.
How these records were prepared
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