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Events

Egypt revolts against Persia , starting a six year war. An Athenian force sent to attack Cyprus is diverted to support this revolt.

Cincinnatus becomes Consul of the Roman Republic .

Births

Democritus , Greek philosopher (d. 370 BC )

Hippocrates of Cos, Greek physician (d. 377 BC )

Thucydides , Greek historian (d. 395 BC )

Deaths

Epicharmus , Greek poet (b. 550 BC )

Panini , Hindu Indian grammarian (b. 520 BC )