17 November 1973 Posted on November 16, 2012 by Staff An uprising against the military rulers ends in a bloodshed in the Greek capital. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 15 July 1815 19 October 1813 20 May 1813 6 October 1973 20 October 1973 3 November 1812 17 November 1989