306 BC Chr.
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| 306 BC Chr. | |
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 Pyrrhos I becomes king of Epiros at the age of 12 . |
 Epicurus founds the school of Epicureanism in Athens . |
| 306 BC In other calendars | |
| Buddhist calendar | 238/239 (southern Buddhism); 237/238 (alternative calculation according to Buddha's Parinirvana ) |
| Chinese calendar | 39th (40th) cycle , year of the wooden hare 乙卯 ( at the beginning of the year wooden tiger 甲寅) |
| Greek calendar | 2nd / 3rd Year of the 118th Olympiad |
| Jewish calendar | 3455/56 |
| Roman calendar | from urbe condita CDXLVIII (448) |
| Seleucid era | Babylon: 5/6 (turn of the year April); Syria: 6/7 (New Year October) |
Events
Politics and world events
Alexander Reich / Diadoch Wars
- In the battle of Salamis in Cyprus defeated Demetrius I of Macedon , the fleet of Menelaus , brother of Ptolemy I
- Antigonus I Monophthalmos and his son Demetrios I assume the title of king.
- Unsuccessful campaign by Antigonus against Egypt .
- Pyrrhos I becomes king of Epiros at the age of 12 .
Western Mediterranean
- Aulus Atilius Calatinus is accused in Rome of betraying the city of Sora to the Samnites .
- The Romans finally subjugate the rebellious hernics around Anagni . The Samnite salvium is also conquered.
- A revolt in Frusino is put down by Rome.
- Rome signs a trade agreement with Rhodes .
- Renewal of the Treaty between Rome and Carthage .
Empire of China
science and technology
Born
- around 306 BC Chr .: Hieron II. , Tyrant of Syracuse († 215 BC )
Died
- Nicocles , King of Cyprus