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Jan 1, 1000
Olympic Games
The first olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. They expanded from a one day event of athletics to a five day event. -
Jan 2, 1000
Corinth Take Over
In 650 BC, the city-state corinth, was taken over by Kypselos and he made himself ruler. After he died his son, Periander, took over. -
Jan 3, 1000
Democracy Started
In Athens democracy started in 508 BC. Male citizens were able to vote on how they wanted the city-state to be run. -
Jan 4, 1000
Classical Period
In 5000 BC, the classical period started. There was alot of interest in arts, imagination and building. -
Jan 5, 1000
Persian Battle
In 490 BC the Greeks won a battle against the Persian invaders. -
Jan 6, 1000
Greek Theatres
In 472BC Greek theatres became very popular. The greeks were entertained by going to the theatres and watching magicians, juggelers and plays. -
Jan 7, 1000
Parthenon Finished
In 432BC the Parthenon was finished. It was built to house the goddess Athena. -
Jan 8, 1000
New King
In 33BC, Phillip II, king of Macedonia, took over Greece. -
Jan 9, 1000
Part Of Rome
In 146BC Greece became a part of Rome.
