VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > f. Greece > 1949, June 30
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1949, June 30
 
Death of Prime Minister Sophoulis, who was succeeded by Alexander Diomedes.  1
 
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The remnants of the defeated Democratic Army fled into Albania.  2
 
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After three years of fighting, the civil war ended with the defeat of the rebel forces. This was made possible partly by American aid and partly by the closing of the Yugoslav frontier as a result of Tito's quarrel with the Cominform (See June 28).  3
 
 
 
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