- The Decemviri, a temporary commission of ten members, drafted the Twelve Tables, the first written Roman laws.
- The Battle of Salamis, a naval conflict between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, ended in a decisive Greek victory, halting the Persian invasion of Greece.
- The construction of the Parthenon, the most famous temple in ancient Greece, dedicated to Athena, began in Athens.
- Aristophanes, the Greek comedic playwright, was born.
Few things represent classic Canadian better than the freckled face of the titular Anne of LM Montgomerys Anne of Green Gables. The novel is one of the most internationally recognizable pop culture exports, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Despite the fact that the first publication is
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