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This Day In Ancient and Roman History

Modern Date:
February
5th
Roman Date:
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Interesting Notes:
This was the dedication day of the temple on the Capitol vowed to Concordia in 218 BC by Lucius Manlius after he crushed a mutiny.  It overlooked her other temple in the Forum. (Blackburn)
Major Happenings:
  • On this day in 46 BC, Marcus Cato, the Roman philosopher, committed suicide by stabbing himself, on learning of the victory of his enemy, Julius Caesar, over Pompey at Thapsus.
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