Historical Events
Battle of Marathon
Sep 12 BC Traditional date of the Battle of Marathon, where a small Athenian force defeats the Persian Empire
Famous Deaths
Pheidippides (c. 530-490 BC)
Sep 2 BC Greek hero and inspiration for the modern marathon after he ran from Marathon to Athens to announce Greek victory in the battle of Marathon, dies at around 40 [1]
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