- 2nd century A.D. — martyrdom of Herculanus
- 233 A.D. — the emperor Severus Alexander celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Persians
- 1808 — death of Richard Porson
- 1931 — death of Ulrich von Wilamovitz-Moellendorff
This Day in Ancient History: ante diem vii kalendas octobres
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