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This Day In Ancient and Roman History

Modern Date:
August 2nd
Roman Date:
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Interesting Notes:
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Major Happenings:
  • On this day in 216 BC, the Carthaginian general Hannibal and his elephants routed the Romans in the Battle of Cannae, a battle famous for Hannibal's use of "double envelopment," still in use today.
  • On this day in 47 BC, Julius Caesar said, "I came, I saw, I conquered." after defeating Paharnaces, King of Pontus.
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