Historical Events tagged with "velos"
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Politics & Government
Greek Naval Destroyer Velos Mutiny
May 25th, 1973 51 years ago
The captain and crew of the Greek naval destroyer Velos staged a mutiny in protest against the military dictatorship in Greece. Refusing to return to Greece, they instead anchored at Fiumicino, Italy. This act of defiance was a significant gesture of opposition against the oppressive regime that controlled Greece at the time, highlighting the courage of the naval personnel in standing up for democratic values.
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