Roman Republic • A
temple is built on the
Circus Maximus, between the Aventine and
Palatine hills, in
Rome, in honour of the
god Mercury and was dedicated on 15 May. • The number of
Roman tribes is increased to 21. • Additional colonists were sent to the colony at
Signia. • The
Volsci launch an invasion against Rome, but are defeated, and in retaliation Rome plunders
Suessa Pometia. • Roman troops
defeat an invading force of
Sabines. • Roman troops defeat an army of the
Aurunci near the town of
Aricia. • The beginning of discord between the plebs and patricians leading to the
first secession of the plebs.
China •
King Fuchai of Wu ascends to the throne after his father,
King Helü of Wu, reigning as the last king of Wu until
473 BC. == Births ==