The Cretan who dived into the Niagara | 06 July 2024

He wanted to make history and awaken the world. He wanted Greece and Crete to be heard to the ends of the earth! Giorgos Stathakis, an immigrant in the 1930s, worked as a cook in Buffalo, New York. He was stuck with the idea of falling into Niagara, huddled in a barrel. He tried to achieve the impossible… Despite his efforts to achieve the impossible, a mechanical failure thwarted his attempt. Although he didn’t succeed, his daring feat has secured him a place in history. This is the story presented to you today on the show TIME IN GREECE, by Nikolas Angelidis. 94 years ago today… The Greek who believed in a miracle!