events
December 8, 1974
A plebiscite results in the abolition of monarchy in Greece.
1974 Greek republic referendum
A referendum on the constitutional form of the state was held in Greece on 8 December 1974.
Monarchy of Greece
The Monarchy of Greece or Greek monarchy was the form of government used by the Kingdom of Greece, under which a hereditary sovereign (Basileus) reigned as the head of state of Greece. Greece was led by a monarchy from 1832 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1973.