November 14, 1973: The Athens Polytechnic uprising began, a massive student protest against the Greek military junta of 1967–74. Up to 420 civilians were killed, including several children. Slogans and banners were anti-NATO and anti-American, and likened the Greek Junta to the Nazis. The pro-Soviet Marxist student groups A-AFEE refused to participate. Leftists and Anarchists initiated a sit-in, demanding the abolition of capitalism. Other student groups only demanded a restoration of democracy.

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