Greece legalized same-sex marriage and adoption, becoming the first Orthodox Christian Country to do so.
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The Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death for corrupting the minds of Athens's youth.
Heineken International was founded in the Netherlands.
Great Britain ditched their Pence and Shillings currency values for decimal varieties.
US President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court.
Sabena Flight 458 crashed, killing the entire US Figure Skating team.
