3 May 1837 May 3, 2015 Author: Staff The University of Athens is founded in Athens, Greece. Famous Words of Inspiration..."America is a nation with many flaws, but hopes so vast that only the cowardly would refuse to acknowledge them." James Michener — Click here for more from James Michener Related posts: 4 February 2004 15 November 1859 22 April 1906 22 April 1906 Categories: History Tags: 1837, 3 May