From the bankruptcy of Greece in 1932 to the death of Ayrton Senna: The « other » Easter Sunday
Sunday EasterMay 1, 1994. Student of the 2nd High School then, together with my family – from parents to uncles – we have gathered in the cottage for the biggest celebration of Orthodoxy. However, that day is reminiscent of anything in previous years.
Everyone is in the dining room on the ground floor of the house and have already sat in a table full of tables. And I, on the upper floor, in the « small room » (as I used to say) to cry with televisions while on TV the Grand Prix of San Marino has been interrupted. A short time earlier, Aiton Senna had been « pinned » with his Williams Renault on the wall of the Tamburello turn of Imola’s track.
Yes, that Sunday who didn’t laugh, food, drink and relaxation – at least for me. As many still in the past. These are just some of the events that marked Easter.
Easter 1932 Eleftherios Venizelos declares Greece’s second bankruptcy
Greece’s second bankruptcy
May 1932 and one of the darkest pages in the modern history of the country is written. On Easter, Eleftherios Venizelos declares Greece’s second bankruptcy, rising a huge wave of reaction from the world, which will lead to rallies, episodes and arrests. According to reports of the time, the country’s external debt exceeded 32 billion drachmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjeqcyw5hqa
The maiden ceremony of the Tony Awards
On April 6, 1947, the American Theater Wing decides to present the Tony Awards to the world – they took their name from actress, director and producer Antoinet Perry, who had passed away a year ago. The first ceremony will take place at the New York Waldorf Astoria hotel
In fact, the winners that year were winning jewelry, clip for banknotes and cylindrical lighters – since 1949 the award we all know today was established.
Photo: « The VIMA », 29.9.1976 Historical Archive « TO STEP » | « TA NEWS »
The capitulation with Nazi Germany
Sunday, April 20, 1941. On Easter, General George Tsolakoglou signs the first truce protocol with Nazi Germany – which means the tradition of the army and the country. To do this, he « kisses » Epirus Army Commander Ioannis Pitsika who wanted to resist the German army. As the truce was prepared, the Nazi bombed military positions and civilians, killing hundreds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp7kyik111ts
The discovery of the Easter island
On Easter 1722, explorer Jacob Rogeven discovers a – unknown island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which did not exist on the maps. Due to the day he will give him the name Paasch-Eiland, ie the Easter.
Today it is known as Rapa Noui and continues to cause controversy between scientists, its first inhabitants and how the famous emblematic Moai statues were created everywhere on the island.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfaetzgithm
Ayrton’s death
May 1994. The Formula 1 races on the Imola track is in the 7th round, with Ayrton Senna at the forefront. The Brazilian pilot is pushing his car at the edges to make a difference from the second Michael Schumacher, in the straight speed of his speed reaches 305 km/h, but he never turns. Sena’s Williams Renault falls on the wall of the Tamburello turn with 211 km/h. The fastest sport of the planet loses its top driver. He was just 34 years old.
