Today in Greek History - September 23

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867: Byzantine Emperor, Michael III dies.

1821: The Greek revolutionaries, under the leadership of Theodoros Kolokotronis, liberate Tripolitsa.

1956: The Acropolis Museum, which remained closed since the occupation period, reopens its doors.

1974: The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) is legalized by decree from the national unity government.

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