Historical Events
- The Battle of Abrittus in the Balkans won by the Goths against the Romans. Roman Emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus are killed
Famous Deaths
- Decius, Roman Emperor (249-251), 1st Roman Emperor to be killed by a foreign enemy, dies in the Battle of Abritus at about 50 (b. 201)
- Herennius Etruscus, joint Roman Emperor with his father Decius, dies fighting in the Battle of Abritus (b. ca. 227)
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About July 1, 251 AD
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1773 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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