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This Day In Ancient and Roman History

Modern Date:
March
15th
Roman Date:
Ides of March
Interesting Notes:
Pretty much the most famous day in Roman history.  "BEWARE the Ides of March."
Major Happenings:
  • On this day in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated by the Senate.  He had appointed his great-nephew, Octavian, as his heir.  Civil war broke out between Caesar's assassins and his successors (Mark Antony and Octavian).
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