October 28th “Ochi” Day
Friday, 27 October 2023. October 28th is a national holiday in Greece. It is the day that commemorates the rejection by Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940. This day is known by Greeks around the world as 'Ohi Day' (No Day).
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28 OCTOBER: A Message from the Greek Government to Greeks Around The World by GCT Team 0 0 0 On occasion of the National Anniversary of October 28, 1940, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Andreas Katsaniotis, sent a message on behalf of the Greek government to the Greek diaspora. The Full Message (Translated from the Greek):
What happened on October 28, 1940?
OXI DAY: For Greece and Freedom. ~ October 28, 1940 ~ Today we celebrate the 28 October 1940 when our whole nation, without any preparation and support, confronted and defeated the United Forces of fascism and Nazism for the first time in European history.
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(January 2022) This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (January 2022) According to Greek law every Sunday of the year is a public holiday.
Thessaloniki, Greece OCT 28 On 28th of each October a parade is held for the anniversary of
Ohi Day, also known as Oxi Day or Ochi Day, is commemorated each year on October 28 in Greece and Cyprus, and by all the Greeks living around the world.
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At 3am on Monday, October 28, 1940, Italian ambassador to Greece, Emanuele Grazzi, delivered to Greece an ultimatum made by Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. Greek Prime Minister, Ioannis Metaxas (with glasses), rejected the Italian ultimatum. Mussolini proposed to Greek Prime Minister, Ioannis Metaxas, that the Italian army gain free passage.
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OXI Day on October 28, 1940, commemorates the anniversary when former military general and Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas said "OXI" (NO) to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, an ally of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. It is said that at 3am on October 28, 1940, an ultimatum was handed to Ioannis Metaxas at.
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That "No!" in October 28, 1940 brought Greece into the WWII on the side of the Allies. Indeed, for a period, Greece was Britain's only ally against Hitler. Not only did Greece rebuke Mussolini's demands, but seized the offensive and drove the Italians back through most of Albania.
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The Greek National Holiday of October 28th - or the OXI Day, is a public holiday or a "national anniversary" because this day reminds everybody of important historical event. Click here to read the article in Greek and listen to the Audio
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The public holiday commemorates Greece's rejection ("Ochi") of the Italian ultimatum on October 28, 1940 that led to Greece's invasion at the start of the Second World War. In Thessaloniki, the parade started around 11:00 am with the philharmonic band of the City of Thessaloniki.
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Oxi Day (sometimes spelt Ohi or Ochi) is a national public holiday and commemorated on the 28 th October every year in Greece, Cyprus and by Greeks around the world. On this day in 1940, the Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas denied Benito Mussolini's request to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece.
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On the 28th of October, Greece celebrates Oxi Day, a national holiday, and what better place to honor it than on Mount Olympus? Visit Olympus Primary Menu Home Olympus Tours Olympus Transfers What to See Mount Olympus Mount Olympus Summits Mount Olympus Refuges Mount Olympus Hiking Trails Prionia Enipeas Gorge Olympus Towns and Villages
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October 25, 2023. October 28th is known to all Greeks as Oxi Day, ("O-hee Day") and commemorated as a holiday in Greece and all Greek communities around the world. It is the second most significant celebration for modern Greek history, after Greek Independence Day on March 25. On October 28, Greeks worldwide commemorate the "No.
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Every year, on the 28th of October, Thessaloniki becomes the center of celebrations for the National Anniversary of "OXI", hosting the largest and most impressive parade in Greece.
Thessaloniki October 28 Greek National Day Parade On 2009, Greece. Stock Photo 69278476
Tomorrow, October 28th, is an important day for Greece: it is a National Holiday, celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Greek army over the Italian forces in the Second World War. On October 28, 1940, Italy declared war to Greece, after Greece denied to join the Axis forces in the Second World War.
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Oxi Day commemorated on the 28th of October each year, is one of the proudest National Holidays of Greece, highlighting the important role the country played in WWII. On this day in 1940, Greece's Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas denied Benito Mussolini's request to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece.