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The Iranian calendar (Persian: ‎) also known as Persian calendar or the Jalāli Calendar is a solar calendar currently used in Iran and Afghanistan. ... The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري; at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: گاه‌شماری هجري قمری ‎ Gāhshomāri-ye hejri-ye qamari; also called the Hijri calendar) is the calendar used to date events in many predominantly Muslim countries, and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to... Koinobori, flags decorated like koi, are popular decorations around Childrens Day This mural on the wall of a Tokyo subway station celebrates Hazuki, the eighth month. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Japanese era name. ... Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. ... The Julian calendar was introduced in 46 BC by Julius Caesar and came into force in 45 BC (709 ab urbe condita). ... The traditional Korean calendar is directly derived from the Asian calendar. ... The Thai solar, or Suriyakati (สุริยคติ), calendar is used in traditional and official contexts in Thailand, although the Western calendar is sometimes used in business. ...

Events

By place

Iran

• Alexander Balas becomes ruler of the Seleucid Empire.

Silver coin of Alexander I Balas Alexander Balas (i. ... The Seleucid Empire was a Hellenistic successor state of Alexander the Greats dominion. ...

Carthage

• Start of Third Punic War, caused by the outbreak of war between Carthage and Massinissa of Numidia, and subsequent unjust Roman demand that the city of Carthage to be abandoned.

Combatants Roman Republic Carthage Commanders Scipio Aemilianus Hasdrubal the Boetarch Strength 40,000 90,000 Casualties 17,000 62,000 The Third Punic War (149 BC to 146 BC) was the third and last of the Punic Wars fought between the former Phoenician (Romans used this as an adjective meaning... Carthage (Greek: , from the Phoenician meaning new town, Arabic: , Latin: ) refers both to an ancient city in North Africa located in modern day Tunis and to the civilization that developed within the citys sphere of influence. ... Masinissa (c. ... Numidia was an ancient Berber kingdom in North Africa that later alternated between a Roman province and a Roman client state, and is no longer in existence today. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus Roman provinces on the eve of the assassination of Julius Caesar, c. ... Carthage (Greek: , from the Phoenician meaning new town, Arabic: , Latin: ) refers both to an ancient city in North Africa located in modern day Tunis and to the civilization that developed within the citys sphere of influence. ...

By topic

Art

• Aphrodite of Melos (also called Venus de Milo) is made. (approximate date) Discovered in 1820. It is now at Musee du Louvre, Paris.
• c. 150 BC–140 BC — Hellenistic Ruler is made. It is now at Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome.

Venus de Milo on display at the Louvre The Aphrodite of Milos, better known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. ... Venus de Milo on display at the Louvre The Aphrodite of Milos, better known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The main courtyard of the Louvre. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... Centuries: 3rd century BC - 2nd century BC - 1st century BC Decades: 190s BC 180s BC 170s BC 160s BC 150s BC - 140s BC - 130s BC 120s BC 110s BC 100s BC 90s BC Years: 145 BC 144 BC 143 BC 142 BC 141 BC - 140 BC - 139 BC 138 BC... Museum in Rome, split between various branches across the city // Crypta Balbi Museum of Medieval Rome, medieval remains, history of the site, and remains of the Theatre of Lucius Cornelius Balbus (minor) in Campus Martius Palazzo Altemps Palazzo Massimo Baths of Diocletian (main) Epigraphic museum Octagonal Aula of the Baths... Nickname: Motto: SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Government  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area  - City 1,285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban 5...

Astronomy

• Hipparchus determines the distance to the Moon, and builds the first astrolabe (approximate dates).

Hipparchus. ... Apparent magnitude: up to -12. ... A 16th century astrolabe. ...

Births

Deaths

• Demetrius I of Syria